Arrow recalls pediatric two-lumen central venous catheter kits with blue flextip catheters due to a labeling error in the lidstock showing reversed gauge values. This may cause incorrect gauge selection during medical procedures.
Lidstock contains a labeling error. The lidstock shows the catheter cross section of the gauge (GA) values in a reversed manner.
Arrow is recalling pediatric catheter kits with a labeling error in the lidstock that shows reversed gauge values. This could lead to incorrect catheter gauge selection during medical procedures, potentially causing complications.
The lidstock incorrectly displays the catheter gauge values in reverse. This could lead to selecting the wrong gauge size during medical procedures, which might cause complications like improper blood flow or tissue damage.
Healthcare professionals using the specific pediatric catheter kits with the listed lot numbers for short-term central venous access. Patients receiving treatment with these kits may be at risk if incorrect gauge selection occurs.
Check for the product name 'Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip ARROWg+ard Blue Catheter' and lot numbers 13F18C0374, 13F18H0580, 13F18D0504, 13F18L0507, 13F18E0380, 13F18L0714, 13F18G0180, 13F18L0936, or 13F18G0480.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
The lidstock shows the catheter gauge values in reverse, which could lead to incorrect gauge selection during medical procedures.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the lot numbers listed to determine if your kit is affected.
The recall indicates a labeling error that could lead to incorrect gauge selection, but the official notice does not state that this causes serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0053-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-0053-2020 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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