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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

Z-2336-2018

May 11, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Arrow International Inc
Event
Event 80227
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1200
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2336-2018

Official wording

Reason: The recalling firm 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 need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

Code information: 71F18A0682

Distribution pattern: Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The recalling firm 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 need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.