Teleflex and Arrow International have issued a recall for the Arrow QuickFlash radial artery and radial artery/arterial line catheterization kits due to a potential defect causing increased resistance in the guidewire handle. This defect could lead to arterial vasospasm and vessel injury from repeated attempts at arterial punctures. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type. 194 reports, including 10 injuries and one death, have been associated with this issue. The recall affects 334,995 kits distributed in the US. Affected customers have been contacted and instructed to quarantine and return the kits. Questions can be directed to Teleflex and Arrow International Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111.
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Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kits Recalled
