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Health product recall

ARROW SUPER ARROW-FLEX PERCUTANEOUS SHEATH INTRODUCER SET (2016-01-21)

Starting date:
January 21, 2016
Posting date:
February 8, 2016
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-57036

Affected Products

ARROW SUPER ARROW-FLEX PERCUTANEOUS SHEATH INTRODUCER SET

Reason

Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. Therefore, the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed. If a non-sterile product is used, there is potential for infection to occur. No patient injuries have been reported related to this issue.

Affected products

ARROW SUPER ARROW-FLEX PERCUTANEOUS SHEATH INTRODUCER SET

Lot or serial number

More than 1000 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • CL-07035
  • CL-07635
  • CL-07735
  • CL-07835
Companies
Manufacturer
Arrow International Inc.
2400 Bernville Road
Reading
19605
Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES