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ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. recalls ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-042
Recalled March 27, 2024 · FDA recall Z-1267-2024 · ARROW INTERNATIONAL
Hazard
Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts. · FDA Class I
Units
1,160,470 devices
Sold at
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CN, CO, CY, DE, EC, EE, ES, FR, GR, HK, HR, IT, KW, LB, LU, MX, MY, NL, NZ, PH, PL, QA, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, TH, TW, and UK.
Description
Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.
Product
ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W
Manufacturer(s)
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →