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Arrow International Inc: NeoPICC 1.9 FR Catheter. Percutaneous Implanted long term intravascular catheter. The product is shipped in cases of 5 units. Catalog numbers S1PIC1.9-S, S1PIC1.9-N, S1PIC1.9-SMK, and S1PIC1.9-C.

Recall number
Z-0349-05
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
NeoPICC 1.9 FR Catheter. Percutaneous Implanted long term intravascular catheter. The product is shipped in cases of 5 units. Catalog numbers S1PIC1.9-S, S1PIC1.9-N, S1PIC1.9-SMK, and S1PIC1.9-C.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2004-11-24
Posted
2005-01-08
Terminated
2006-06-14
Reason
complaints of vessel erosion when using this product
Root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 11/23/04 to physicians informing them of the increase in complaints for vessel erosion and one death (at that time). On 12/3/04, the recalling firm issued a press release to alert the medical community of the problem and the need to return the device. The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 12/7/04, to the Director of Purchasing, informing them of the adverse events associated with the use of the product and the need to return all of their inventory.
Quantity
36340 units
Distribution
The products were shipped to through specialty dealers/distributors to medical facilities nationwide. The product is also sold to government accounts and sales representatives. The product is also sold in Taiwan, Brazil, Hong Kong, Africia, and Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots higher than number 3231
510(k) numbers
["K970434"]
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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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z

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