Class I Recall

ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-042

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbe by ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.. Reason: Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. T.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1267-2024

Action Date

2024-03-27

Status

Ongoing

Product Description

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

Lot/Code Info: a) REF AK-04220, UDI/DI 20801902190943, Lot Numbers: 13F22E0436, 13F22H0360, 33F23E0375, 33F23K0032, 33F23J0443, 33F23L0862; UDI/DI 30801902121616, Lot Numbers: 13F22L0105, 13F23A0651, 33F23C0100, 33F23F0347, 33F23E0501, 33F23G0141; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1, UDI/DI 20801902111665, Lot Numbers: 33F23B0525, 33F23H0100; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC, UDI/DI 20801902190851, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0067, 33F23K0278, 33F23G0478, 33F23H0101; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP, UDI/DI 20801902156406, Lot Numbers: 33F23E0709, 33F23H0102, 33F23H0918, 33F23J0607; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU, UDI/DI 40801902121446, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0331, 33F23G0663; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1, UDI/DI 20801902159124, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0801, 33F23C0726, 33F23H0320; g) REF ASK-04500-AH, UDI/DI 20801902114048, Lot Numbers: 33F23E0731, 33F23H0103, 33F23H0395; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S, UDI/DI 40801902118002, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0202, 33F23H0104, 33F23H0396; i) REF NA-04220-S1A, UDI/DI 20801902139416, Lot Numbers: 33F23J0671; j) REF NA-04220-X1A, UDI/DI 20801902136606, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0704; k) REF RA-04220, UDI/DI 20801902180678, Lot Numbers: 14F23B0041; UDI/DI 30801902193309, Lot Numbers: 14F21L0189, 14F21L0190, 14F21L0250, 14F21L0251, 14F21L0252, 14F21L0253, 14F21M0130, 14F21M0131, 14F21M0205, 14F21M0206, 14F22A0044, 14F22A0123, 14F22A0124, 14F22A0143, 14F22A0144, 14F22B0163, 14F22B0164, 14F22B0175, 14F22C0017, 14F22C0018, 14F22C0019, 14F22C0020, 14F22C0021, 14F22C0022, 14F22C0216, 14F22C0284, 14F22C0346, 14F22C0347, 14F22D0023, 14F22D0024, 14F22D0110, 14F22D0217, 14F22D0291, 14S22D0218, 14F22E0016, 14F22E0173, 14F22E0215, 14F22F0003, 14F22F0062, 14F22F0208, 14F22F0209, 14F22F0210, 14F22F0212, 14F22F0335, 14F22F0336, 14F22G0297, 14F22G0298, 14F22G0325, 14F22G0326, 14F22H0078, 14F22H0079, 14F22H0250, 14F22J0078, 14F22J0079, 14F22J0080, 14F22J0081, 14F22J0082, 14F22J0083, 14F22J0257; UDI/DI 30801902210631, Lot Numbers: 14F22K0182, 14F22K0183, 14F22K0184, 14F22K0185, 14F22K0223, 14F22M0032, 14F22M0033, 14F22M0034, 14F22M0035, 14F22M0036, 14F22M0132, 14F23B0042, 14F23B0142, 14F23B0143, 14F23B0144, 14F23B0154, 14F23D0203, 14F23D0204, 14F23D0205, 14F23D0206, 14F23D0207, 14F23E0093, 14F23E0094, 14F23E0210, 14F23E0211, 14F23F0036, 14F23F0037, 14F23F0038, 14F23F0252, 14F23F0253, 14F23F0377, 14F23F0378, 14F23F0379, 14F23G0147, 14F23G0148, 14F23G0149, 14F23G0150, 14F23G0151, 14F23G0252, 14F23H0087, 14F23H0088, 14F23H0089, 14F23H0090, 14F23H0163, 14F23H0253, 14F23H0254, 14F23H0255, 14F23J0031, 14F23J0032, 14F23J0137, 14F23J0138, 14F23J0276, 14F23J0277; l) REF RA-04220-W, UDI/DI 30801902193316, Lot Numbers: 13F22E0142, 13F22H0417, 13F22J0586, 13F22M0442, 13F23C0015, 13F23J0017; UDI/DI 30801902202988, Lot Numbers: 13F22F0124, 13F23B0363, 13F23H0010, 13F23J0013, 13F23K0001

Quantity Affected: 1,160,470 devices

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-02-12

Company

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.

Morrisville, NC

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 158 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. has 55 FDA actions in our database, including 55 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. have FDA actions?

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. has 55 FDA actions in our database, including 55 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1267-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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