Critical Alert
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Recalls Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. There is a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Source: FDA
CriticalRecall #Z-2158-2026Medical Device
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Recalls Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC · Class I — Most Serious
Product Description
Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: CS-15242-VSP, CS-15282-VSP, CS-15322-VSP, CS-15362-VSP, CS-15552-VSP, CSD-15242-SP, CSD-15282-SP; Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter with Arrow Simplicity Micro-Introducer, REF: CS-15242-SPM, CS-15282-SPM, CS-15322-SPM, CS-15362-SPM
Reason for Recall
16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer, the subject of a supplier recall, was included in impacted hemodialysis kits & sets. Sheath introducer may not split as intended, and may result in withdrawal resistance, prolonged procedure time, pain, bleeding, hematoma, tissue injury, vessel wall injury.
FDA Classification
Class I — Most Serious
A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US nationwide and countries of: AE, AL, AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BS, BR, BW, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CZ, DE, EC, EE, ES, FR, GB, GR, GT, HU, ID, IE, IN, IT, JP, KW, KZ, LB, LT, LU, MN, MZ, NA, NL, NO, NP, NZ, PA, PE, PF, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, SA, SG, SL, SK, SZ, TH, TN, TR, TT, UA, VN, ZA, ZM, and ZW
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.
Sources: FDA openFDA Enforcement Database