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Health product recall

Arrow Edge and Nextstep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Sets (2014-02-07)

Starting date:
February 7, 2014
Posting date:
March 20, 2014
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-38457

Recalled Products

A. Arrow edge Hemodialysis Catheterization set

B. Nextstep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization set

Reason

The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit.

Affected products

A. Arrow edge Hemodialysis Catheterization set

 

Lot or serial number

CS-15242-I

CS-15282-I

 

Model or catalog number

RF2060811

RF2071317

 

Companies
Manufacturer

Arrow International, Inc.

2400 Bernville Road

Reading

19605

Pennsylvania

UNITED STATES



B. Nextstep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization set

Lot or serial number

CS-15192-SFX

CS-15232-SFX

CS-15272-SFX

CS-15502-SFX

Model or catalog number

RF2107409

RF2108324

RF2108326

RF2108330

Companies
Manufacturer

Arrow International, Inc.

2400 Bernville Road

Reading

19605

Pennsylvania

UNITED STATES