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Arrow International Inc: 4.5 Fr x 40 cm single-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44041-VPS2, 5.5 Fr double-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44052-VPS2

Recall number
Z-3199-2018
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Product
4.5 Fr x 40 cm single-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44041-VPS2, 5.5 Fr double-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44052-VPS2
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-07-17
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-12-02
Reason
The products may contain the incorrect catheter. Kits that should contain a 4.5 Fr single-lumen catheter may contain a 5.5 Fr double-lumen catheter. Kits that should contain a 5.5 Fr double-lumen catheter may contain a 4.5 Fr single-lumen catheter. This issue may cause a delay in treatment while a replacement catheter is obtained.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On 7/17/18, Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letters were sent to customers. Customers were instructed to do the following: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. 2. 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 us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Arrow International. 3. 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 us to document your receipt of this letter. Distributors were instructed to do the following: 1. Immediately discontinue distribution and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above. 2. Using the provided customer letter and Recall Acknowledgement Form templates, communicate this recall to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of the recall. 3. Have the customers return any affected product to you, together with a completed Recall Acknowledgement Form, for consolidation and return to Arrow International. In the event that an alternative approach is needed, contact Arrow International Customer Service for more information at 1-866-396-2111. 4. To return affected products from your inventory, 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 us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with
Quantity
1257 total
Distribution
The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, AZ, CA, GA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
23F18B0428
510(k) numbers
["K153487"]
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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