Arrow International Inc Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-12709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in embolization and retrieval with an additional intervention and consequent delay of therapy.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Arrow International, a subsidiary of Teleflex issued an "URGENT - FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" consignee notification letter on 20th Sept 2021 via FedEx 2-day mail to medical facilities and distributors. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: We request that you check your inventory for product within the scope of this FSCA. Users should cease use and distribution of impacted product and quarantine immediately. 2. If you do not have stock in scope of this FSCA mark the according checkbox on the Acknowledgement Form (Appendix 1) and return the form to the fax number or e-mail address mentioned below. 3. If you do have stock in scope of this FSCA, complete the Acknowledgement Form (Appendix 1) and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or e-mail to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. Distributors 1. Provide this field safety notice to all customers who have received product in scope of this FSCA. Your customer is then required to complete the Acknowledgement Form and return to you. Should you require any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact: Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-396-2111; FAX: 1-855-419-8507 or E-mail: Recalls@teleflex.com.