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Health product recall

Transradial Artery Access Kits (2013-10-18)

Starting date:
October 18, 2013
Posting date:
November 7, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36645

Recalled products

Transradial Artery Access Kits 

Reason

Arrow is recalling the products referenced in the attachment as there is a risk that the introducer needles packaged within the kits can be partially or fully occluded. If an occluded needle is used on a patient, there is risk of delay in treatment and/or adverse event requiring medical intervention.

Affected products

Transradial Artery Access Kits

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • AA-10407-1
  • AA-10507-1
  • AA-10511-1
  • AA-10607-1
  • AA-10611-1
  • AA-10624-1
  • AA-15511-3
  • AA-15511-S
  • AA-15611-3
  • AA-15611-S
Companies
Manufacturer
Arrow International, Inc.
2400 Bernville Road
Reading
19605
Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES