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Arrow International Inc: 12 French 3 Lumen 20 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-15123-H, AK-15123-J, CS-15123-E, and MC-15123. The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins.

Recall number
Z-1672-2009
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
12 French 3 Lumen 20 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-15123-H, AK-15123-J, CS-15123-E, and MC-15123. The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-05-08
Posted
2009-08-10
Terminated
2010-07-29
Reason
Wire guide can have difficulty passing through catheter juncture hub or being removed from the catheter.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 5/11/09 to their customers informing them of the problem and the potential consequences. The letter asked customers to check their stock, cease use and distribution, and quarantine the affected products. They are to contact Arrow's Customer Service Department at 1-800-523-8446 for a Return Authorization Number; complete the Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and fax to 1-800-343-2935; and return any affected product. The letter states that Arrow can provide either replacement with a similar product at no charge or credit customers' accounts. Additional information or clarification can be obtained by calling Customer Service at 1-800-523-8446.
Quantity
46,610 total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Product numbers AK-15123-H - Lot numbers: RF8020142, RF8029122, RF8031799, RF8045050, RF8084251, RF8123397, RF9027126, and RF9039409; Product numbers AK-15123-J - Lot numbers: RF8031856, RF8056908, and RF8071778; Product numbers CS-15123-E - Lot numbers: RF8044326, RF8071238, RF8097152, RF9014658, RFZF8027313, ZF8027652, ZF8037872, ZF8048327, ZF8058745, ZF8069575, ZF8070317, ZF8079993, ZF8080559, ZF8091380, ZF8113337, ZF8123891, ZF9014736, ZF9014737, ZF9014797, ZF9025529, ZF9035668; and Product numbers MC-15123 - Lot numbers: RF8044327, RF8069574, RF8084830, RF9016649, and RF9039995.
510(k) numbers
["K970864"]
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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