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Arrow International Inc: Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions. Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.

Recall number
Z-1159-2018
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions. Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-11-14
Posted
2018-03-05
Terminated
2019-07-15
Reason
Products do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
On November 16, 2017, an Urgent Medical Device Notification titled "ARROW PSI and Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kits" was issued to customers informing them of the issue, and urging all to take the following actions: 1. Place a copy of this notification and the enclosed Central Line Insertion Checklist with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. 2. Complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or e-mail to recalls@teleflex.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Quantity
18,124 total
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
ASK-15703-PWBH 13F16K0166
510(k) numbers
["K071538"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FOZ
Firm FEI
3015859709
Firm city
Reading
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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