The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2007-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls 5Fr Catheter Clamps Due to Sterility Concerns

Arrow International is recalling 5Fr Catheter Clamps with Fasteners because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a theoretical risk of compromised sterility without reporting any specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 5Fr Catheter Clamps with Fasteners (Product Code: CC-00005) due to a potential sterility issue. The recall is being conducted because the product packaging may be unsealed, which could compromise the sterility of the medical device.

A total of 416,055 units are affected by this recall. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous international locations, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various countries in Europe, Asia, and South America. Specific lot numbers involved in the recall include 13F17A0198, 13F17C0056, 13F17D0135, 13F17D0236, 13F17F0075, 13F17F0600, 13F17G0179, 13F17H0107, 13F17H0367, 13F17J0198, and 13F17K0212.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations. This action is taken to prevent the use of potentially non-sterile medical devices.

The recalled product

Product
5Fr. Catheter Clamp with Fastener; Product Code: CC-00005
Affected units
416,055

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 recalled by Arrow International Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 76 products in this recall →