Arrow International Recalls Central Catheters Due to Needlestick Injury Risk
Arrow International is recalling specific central catheters because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a Class II medical device with reported needlestick injuries, which constitutes a significant injury report under the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Arrow International Inc. has initiated a recall of the Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product. The recall is driven by reports that the BD Eclipse Needle, which is packaged with certain Arrow products, may experience safety cover disengagement.
This defect creates a risk of needlestick injury for healthcare professionals or patients handling the device. The recall covers the specific material number CDC-41541-JX1A. According to the firm, a total of 43,394 devices were distributed nationwide.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected Arrow JACC products immediately. Users should contact Arrow International Inc. for instructions on how to return the devices or obtain replacements.
The recalled product
- Product
- "Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product" The CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation through a central vein. The VPS Stylet, used with the VPS Console, quickly and accurately guides the
- Manufacturer
- Arrow International Inc
- Affected units
- 43,394
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Material number CDC-41541-JX1A
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 56 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.
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