ARROW 3-Lumen, 8.5 Fr CVC Kits (2018-05-11)

Starting date:

May 11, 2018

Posting date:

June 1, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-66918

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected products

ARROW 3-Lumen, 8.5 Fr CVC Kits

Reason

Arrow International has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring-wire guide.This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be a need of medical intervention by changing the catheter for another CVC catheter.

Affected products