ARROW recalls specific radial artery catheter models due to potential guidewire handle resistance causing arterial spasms or vessel injury from repeated punctures. Affected units have listed part numbers and lot numbers.
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.
ARROW is recalling certain radial artery catheter models because the guidewire handle may resist during use, potentially causing arterial spasms or vessel injury from repeated punctures. This could lead to serious complications for medical users.
The guidewire handle in these catheters may resist during use, leading to repeated arterial punctures. This can cause arterial spasms and vessel injury, which may result in serious complications for medical procedures.
Medical professionals using the ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheter system are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters may experience complications if the device malfunctions.
Check for part numbers starting with REF AK-04220, ASK-04220, or RA-04220 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The product is used in medical procedures for radial artery catheterization.
Review the part numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
ARROW is recalling these catheters due to reports of guidewire handle resistance during use, which may cause arterial spasms or vessel injury from repeated punctures.
Check the part numbers and lot numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to determine if your device is affected.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or replacement option.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ARROW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1267-2024 — ARROW ARROW Hello, I own a ARROW that is covered by recall Z-1267-2024 from ARROW. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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