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Arrow International Inc: ArrowADVANTAGE5" Pressure Injectable Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) The Pressure Injectable PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, power injection of contrast media and allows for central venous pressure monitoring

Recall number
Z-0182-2018
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
ArrowADVANTAGE5" Pressure Injectable Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) The Pressure Injectable PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, power injection of contrast media and allows for central venous pressure monitoring
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-06-01
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-04-13
Reason
There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Action
Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 1, 2017, and Recall Acknowledgement Form to their domestic consignees via FedEx 2-day. Customers were advised to immediately inspect stock, discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow the firm to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will the customer with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Arrow International. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow the company to document your receipt of the letter. Customers that have any questions can contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OR & SD
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot/Batch Number: 23F16L0021
510(k) numbers
["K113277"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LJS
Firm FEI
3015859709
Firm city
Reading
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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