Arrow International PICC and JACC catheter kits recalled for contaminated anesthetic and saline components
What this means
Arrow International included lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline solution from a supplier with quality issues in multiple PICC and JACC catheter kits. The anesthetic and saline components may be ineffective or contaminated, which could cause serious infection or other life-threatening complications if used.
- Check if your facility received any of the affected catheter kit models listed in this recall.
- Do not use kits matching the recalled lot numbers; contact Arrow International or your distributor for a replacement.
- Report any adverse events or product issues to the FDA MedWatch program.
The agency's original wording
Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2378-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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