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Arrow International Inc: Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit Intended usage: Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation system

Recall number
Z-2048-2011
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit Intended usage: Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation system
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-03-25
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2014-01-29
Reason
Labeling discrepancy - the outer corrugate label as well as a card inside the package state the product contains dry natural rubber - this is not duplicated on the unit packaging.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm, Arrow International, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 25, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately quarantine any products with the listed lot numbers; complete and return the Immediate Attention Request form via fax to 800-343-2935 indicating how much product they have in stock and whether they need labels. In the event that an alternative approach is needed, the customers are to contact Arrow Customer Service for more information. Once the labels have been received and applied the product can be released from quarantine. An Arrow's Sales Representative will pay a personal visit to their customers and obtain the quantity and the amount of labels they need. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 866-396-2111.
Quantity
840
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: PA and NJ.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog # PH-09806 -- Lot numbers RF7101122, RF8069650, F8124062, RF0017914, RF0091936
510(k) numbers
["K780532"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DYB
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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