ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. Product Usage: Indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring cental venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy, infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values, frequent blood sampling or blood/blood component infusions, infusion of incompatible medications, central venous pressure monitoring, lack of usable peripheral IV sites, replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access and injection of contrast media.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Device Listing # D040746, FDA Product Code FOZ, Product Code: ASK-45854-PUC, ASK-45854-PSFM, ASK-42854-PCSM and ASK-42854-PBW4 Lot # 23F15F1786, 23F15F1862, 23F15G0818, 23F15J0162, 23F15H0460, 23F15F0943, 23F15G0729, 23F15J1084
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Arrow is recalling these products due to the possibility that although the kit is labeled as containing a 20 cm catheter, a 16 cm catheter may be packaged in the kit.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. Product Usage: Indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring cental venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy, infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values, frequent blood sampling or blood/blood component infusions, infusion of incompatible medications, central venous pressure monitoring, lack of usable peripheral IV sites, replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access and injection of contrast media.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Device Listing # D040746, FDA Product Code FOZ, Product Code: ASK-45854-PUC, ASK-45854-PSFM, ASK-42854-PCSM and ASK-42854-PBW4 Lot # 23F15F1786, 23F15F1862, 23F15G0818, 23F15J0162, 23F15H0460, 23F15F0943, 23F15G0729, 23F15J1084
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2136-2016
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