Arrow International is recalling approximately 1,160,470 QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization kits because a component in the guidewire handle or chamber may be defective. Users have reported resistance when trying to use the guidewire, which can lead to multiple arterial punctures as medical professionals attempt to successfully place the device. This issue can cause serious medical complications during surgical procedures including vessel injury or spasms.
The defective guidewire handle can resist movement, forcing multiple attempts at arterial puncture. This repeated trauma to the artery can cause arterial vasospasm (sudden narrowing of the artery) and direct injury to the blood vessel.
Healthcare provider notification and potential replacement.
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