Recall Z-0573-2015— Arrow International Inc
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Arrow International Inc, initiated 2014-11-10, terminated 2016-09-08. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K121403. Product: Arrow Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N: Permits placement of catheters next to nerves and nerve plexuses for continuous nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques for periods not exceeding 72 hours.. Reason: Arrow is recalling certain lots of the Continuous Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N, due to a labeling inconsistency. The product lidstock incorrectly identifies the needle in the finished good as 17Ga rather than the correct 18Ga. The product included in the package is the correct 18Ga size. No injuries or illnesses have been reported..
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International Inc
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2014-11-10
- Terminated
- 2016-09-08
- Firm location
- Reading, PA, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Arrow Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N: Permits placement of catheters next to nerves and nerve plexuses for continuous nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques for periods not exceeding 72 hours.
Reason for recall
Arrow is recalling certain lots of the Continuous Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N, due to a labeling inconsistency. The product lidstock incorrectly identifies the needle in the finished good as 17Ga rather than the correct 18Ga. The product included in the package is the correct 18Ga size. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
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