United StatesArrow International is recalling multiple Arrow vascular, introducer, catheter and epidural products — including the Arrow Echogenic Introducer Needle (REF ASK-04001-BWK2, UDI (01)10801902220315, batch 33F25J0347) and other REF codes listed in the notice (ASK-04220-UCL1; ASK-04020-EUH2; ASK-04020-FMC; ASK-04020-MMC; ASK-09903-MGH3; ASK-05502-BSM; ASK-42802-PLH; ASK-45703-MGH; ASK-42854-MGH; ASK-45854-MGH; ASK-45854-PUPM1) distributed in AZ, CA, GA, MA, ME, MI, OR, PA and VA. The recall was initiated after the company received notice from a supplier that the liquid adhesive was incorrectly manufactured.
What's being recalled
Arrow Echogenic Introducer Needle REF ASK-04001-BWK2 UDI code: (01)10801902220315(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25J0347 This device is intended for injection or aspiration of fluids. The needle protection device covers the needle after use to help prevent needle sticks.
ARROW RADIAL ARTERY CATHETERIZATION KIT REF ASK-04220-UCL1 UDI code: (01)10801902159127(17)270331(11)251203(10)33F25J0352 REF ASK-04020-EUH2 UDI code: (01)10801902213379(17)270731(11)251218(10)33F25J0869 REF ASK-04020-FMC UDI code: (01)10801902212099(17)270731(11)251218(10)33F25J0870 REF ASK-04020-MMC UDI code: (01)10801902117769(17)271130(11)251211(10)33F25J0880 The Arrow Arterial Catheterization Device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels.
PERCUTANEOUS SHEATH INTRODUCER with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheter REF ASK-09903-MGH3 UDI code: (01)10801902159127(17)270331(11)251203(10)33F25J0352 The Arrow¿ percutaneous sheath introducer permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.
FLEXTIP PLUS EPIDURAL CATHETER;FLEXBLOCK CONTINOUS PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK CATHETER KIT/SET REF ASK-05502-BSM UDI code: (01)10801902209853(17)270831(11)251210(10)33F25K0409 The Arrow Epidural Catheter kit permits access to the epidural space for administration of epidural anesthetic. The epidural catheter kit is intended for use up to 72 hours. The Arrow Combined Spinal Anesthesia and Epidural Catheterization products permit access to subarachnoid and epidural spaces. The Arrow Single Shot Epidural product permits access to the epidural space..
ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER REF ASK-42802-PLH UDI code: (01)10801902133110(17)261231(11)251211(10)33F25L0140 REF ASK-45703-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223675(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0143 REF ASK-42854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223668(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25L0144 REF ASK-45854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223699(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0145 The Arrowg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the Arrowg+ard Blue…
Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus¿ Four-Lumen CVC Kit REF ASK-45854-PUPM1 UDI code: (01)10801902159578(17)270531(11)251205(10)33F25M0011 The Arrowg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the Arrowg+ard Blue Plus catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original Arrowg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied
MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters REF ASK-11142-LC2 UDI code: (01)10801902206807(17)270531(11)251211(10)33F25M0670 The MAC Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device permits short-term (<30 days) venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.
Arrowg+ard Blue¿ MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters REF ASK-21142-DMC UDI code: (01)10801902218930(17)270630(11)251211(10)33F25M0671 The MAC Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with Arrowg+ard Blue technology permits short-term (<30 days) venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The Arrowg+ard technology is intended to help provide protection against catheterrelated infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the Arrowg+ard antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not…
Recalling firm: Arrow International, LLC, Morrisville, NC, United States.
How to identify it
Product code: ASK-04001-BWK2 UDI code: (01)10801902220315(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25J0347 Batch Number: 33F25J0347 Product code:ASK-04220-UCL1 UDI code: (01)10801902159127(17)270331(11)251203(10)33F25J0352 Batch Number: 33F25J0352 Product code: ASK-04020-EUH2 UDI code: (01)10801902213379(17)270731(11)251218(10)33F25J0869 Batch Number: 33F25J0869 Product code: ASK-04020-FMC UDI code: (01)10801902212099(17)270731(11)251218(10)33F25J0870 Batch Number: 33F25J0870 Product code: ASK-04020-MMC UDI code: (01)10801902117769(17)271130(11)251211(10)33F25J0880 Batch Number: 33F25J0880 Product code:ASK-09903-MGH3 UDI code: (01)10801902159127(17)270331(11)251203(10)33F25J0352 Batch Number: 33F25K0130 Product code:ASK-05502-BSM UDI code: (01)10801902209853(17)270831(11)251210(10)33F25K0409 Batch Number: 33F25K0409 Product Code: ASK-42802-PLH UDI code: (01)10801902133110(17)261231(11)251211(10)33F25L0140 Batch Number: 33F25L0140 Product Code: ASK-45703-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223675(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0143 Batch Number: 33F25L0143 Product Code: ASK-42854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223668(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25L0144 Batch Number: 33F25L0144 Product Code: ASK-45854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223699(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0145 Batch Number: 33F25L0145 Product Code: ASK-45854-PUPM1 UDI code: (01)10801902159578(17)270531(11)251205(10)33F25M0011 Batch Number: 33F25M0011 Product Code: ASK-45703-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223675(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0143 Batch Number: 33F25L0143 Product Code: ASK-42854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223668(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25L0144 Batch Number: 33F25L0144 Product Code: ASK-45854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223699(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0145 Batch Number: 33F25L0145 Product Code: ASK-11142-LC2 UDI code: (01)10801902206807(17)270531(11)251211(10)33F25M0670 Batch Number: 33F25M0670 Product Code: ASK-21142-DMC UDI code: (01)10801902218930(17)270630(11)251211(10)33F25M0671 Batch Number: 33F25M0671
The hazard
Due to receiving a notice from a supplier that the liquid adhesive were incorrectly manufactured
Due to receiving a notice from a supplier that the liquid adhesive was incorrectly manufactured
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
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Where it was sold
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, GA, MA, ME, MI, OR, PA, and VA.
The official notice
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