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Health product recall

4FR Single Lumen Pressure Injectable PICC (2015-10-05)

Starting date:
October 5, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55706

Affected Products

4FR Single Lumen Pressure Injectable PICC

Reason

There is a labelling inaccuracy in the instructions for use (IFU) and patient card.  The IFU and patient card contained within the these products state the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) can withstand up to ten (10) pressure injections, however, the PICC has only been tested to withstand five (5) pressure injections.

Affected products

4FR Single Lumen Pressure Injectable PICC

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

CA-05041-HP
CA-05041-HPX
EU-04041-HPMSB
EU-05041-HPMSB
EU-05541-HPMSB

Companies
Manufacturer
Arrow International Inc.
2400 Bernville Road
19605
Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES