Arrow recalls Spring Wire Guide Introducer Needles with product codes AN-04320 and AN-0441: unsealed packaging may compromise sterility. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
Product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Arrow is recalling Spring Wire Guide Introducer Needles with product codes AN-04320 and AN-04418 due to unsealed packaging that could compromise sterility. This risk affects medical devices used in procedures requiring sterile conditions.
The packaging may not be sealed properly, which could allow contamination. This compromises the sterility of the needles, potentially leading to infections during medical procedures.
Medical professionals who use these needles for procedures requiring sterile conditions. Patients receiving such procedures are at risk if the needles are used without proper sterility.
Check for product codes AN-04320 or AN-04418. Lot numbers for AN-04320 include 13F17A0131, 13F17B0101, and others listed. Lot numbers for AN-04418 include 13F17F0738 and 13F17J0445.
Look for product codes AN-04320 or AN-04418 on the packaging or label.
The packaging may not be sealed properly, which could compromise sterility of the needles.
Check the product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your item is affected.
The recall notice does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1960-2018 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1960-2018 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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