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Health product recall

Pressure Injectable Picc Kit

Starting date:
July 26, 2017
Posting date:
September 5, 2017
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-64406

Reason

Arrow International is recalling the referenced product because these finished good kits may contain incorrect components. Kits that should contain a 5 FR 2-lumen catheter may contain a 4 FR single lumen catheter and kits that should contain a 4 FR single lumen catheter may contain a 5 FR 2-lumen catheter. This labeling issue may cause a delay in treatment while a replacement catheter is obtained.

Affected products

Pressure Injectable Picc Kit

Lot or serial number

  • 13F16A0089
  • 13F16A0180
  • 13F17B0290
  • 23F16F0614
  • 23F16M0059
  • 23F17A0038
  • 23F17A0040

Model or catalog number

  • CDA-35041-HPK1A
  • CDC-35041-VPS
  • CDC-35052-VPS
  • PR-35041-HPHNM

Companies

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