Arrow recalls specific arterial catheterization kits due to potential sterility issues. Affected kits may not be completely sealed, risking contamination during medical procedures.
Certain lots of cardiovascular catheters may not be completely sealed and so sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Arrow is recalling certain arterial catheterization kits and line kits because they may not be sealed properly, which could lead to contamination during medical procedures. This is a serious risk for patients undergoing procedures that require sterile equipment.
The catheters may not be completely sealed, which means they could become contaminated during use. This contamination could lead to infections or other complications for patients during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled kits for procedures like blood draws or catheter insertions are at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these kits could face contamination.
Check for the product names: Arterial Catheterization Kit (PN: ASK-04018-CC) or Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features (PNs: ASK-04510-HUM, ASK-04550-UHC). Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using any recalled arterial catheterization kits or line kits with the listed part numbers and lot numbers.
Arrow recalls Arterial Catheterization Kit (PN: ASK-04018-CC), Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features (PNs: ASK-04510-HUM, ASK-04550-UHC), and Arterial Catheterization Kit (PN: NA-04550-X1A).
Affected lot numbers include 13F17D0198, 13F17F0215, 13F17E0029, 13F17E0537, 13F17B0226, 13F17D0017, 13F17D0280, 13F17A0122, 13F17C0342, 13F17E0364, 13F17E0827.
Check the part numbers and lot numbers on your kit against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1330-2018 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1330-2018 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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