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(1) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21142-RH; (2) Arrowg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-MMC1; (3) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-UCD; (4) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit, Product Number: CDC-21242-1A; (5) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit, Product Number: CDC-29803-1A; (6) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit, Product Number: CDC-29903-1A

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 22, 2017 Arrow International Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: (1) 13F16L0254, 13F17B0196, 13F17C0046; (2) 13F17D0212, 13F17E0770, 13F17F0438; (3) 13F17E0656, 13F17F0188, 13F17F0459; (4) 13F17B0139, 13F17B0140, 13F17B0141, 13F17B0142, 13F17D0131, 13F17D0141, 13F17E0509, 13F17E0510, 13F17E0867, 13F17F0439; (5) 13F17C0339, 13F17E0230, 13F17E0718; (6) 13F16L0179, 13F17E0042, 13F17E0231, 13F17E0411, 13F17E0836
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Arrow International Inc
Reason for Recall:
Certain lots of cardiovascular catheters may not be completely sealed and so sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

(1) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21142-RH; (2) Arrowg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-MMC1; (3) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21242-UCD; (4) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit, Product Number: CDC-21242-1A; (5) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit, Product Number: CDC-29803-1A; (6) ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit, Product Number: CDC-29903-1A

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: (1) 13F16L0254, 13F17B0196, 13F17C0046; (2) 13F17D0212, 13F17E0770, 13F17F0438; (3) 13F17E0656, 13F17F0188, 13F17F0459; (4) 13F17B0139, 13F17B0140, 13F17B0141, 13F17B0142, 13F17D0131, 13F17D0141, 13F17E0509, 13F17E0510, 13F17E0867, 13F17F0439; (5) 13F17C0339, 13F17E0230, 13F17E0718; (6) 13F16L0179, 13F17E0042, 13F17E0231, 13F17E0411, 13F17E0836

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1324-2018

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