The Recall Desk

Hazard

Drug Ineffectiveness recalls

37 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
37
Critical
0
Severe
37
Most recent
2026-07-29

Of the 37 drug ineffectiveness recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 37 (100%) are Severe.

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1–25 of 37

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2764-2026·2026-07-29

    Medline Medical Procedure Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Potential Drug Ineffectiveness

    Medline Industries, LP is recalling certain MEDLINE medical procedure convenience kits because they contain ICU Medical, Inc. pain management kits that may be ineffective.

    Product
    MEDLINE medical procedure convenience kit labeled as: HIP CDS-LF, Medline kit SKU CDS984556N
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2765-2026·2026-07-29

    MEDLINE Medical Procedure Kits Containing Bupivacaine Recalled Due to Drug Ineffectiveness

    Medline Industries is recalling 318 medical procedure kits that contain ICU Medical pain management kits with Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection due to quality issues that could result in drug ineffectiveness.

    Product
    MEDLINE medical procedure convenience kit labeled as: 1) TOTAL KNEE-LF, Medline kit SKU CDSOPT590T; 2) TOTAL KNEE-LF, Medline kit SKU CDSOPT590U; 3) TOTAL KNEE CDS, Medline kit SKU CDS983930J; 4) HIP CDS-LF, Medline kit SKU CDS984556L; 5) HIP CDS-LF, Medline kit SKU CDS9845
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2382-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow drainage and thoracentesis kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow drainage and thoracentesis kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 444,943 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: DRAINAGE KIT/AK-01600, DRAINAGE KIT/AK-01601, DRAINAGE KIT/ASK-01601-MM, THORACENTESIS KIT/AK-01000-T, THORACENTESIS KIT/AK-01000, THORACENTESIS KIT/ASK-01000-CHP, DRAINAGE KIT/ASK-01000-NW, THORACENTESIS KIT/ASK-01000-UPMS, PNEUMOTHORAX KIT/AK-01500, PNEUMOTHORA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2385-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow access trays and PSI kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow access trays and PSI kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 426,041 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/GU-04020; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR/AK-09803-CDC; PSI KIT: 9 FR/AK-09903-CDC; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09810-PCMH1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-KH; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-PHP1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-UPA; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2386-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow paracentesis kit JHH contains drugs from a recalled supplier

    The Arrow paracentesis kit, REF ASK-00376-JHH, is being recalled because it contains lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 180 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PARACENTESIS KIT/ASK-00376-JHH
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2380-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow peritoneal lavage catheter kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    The Arrow peritoneal lavage catheter kit, 8 Fr, is being recalled because it contains lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 7,560 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PERITONEAL LAVAGE CATH KIT:8FR/AK-09000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2364-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow access trays and StimuCath kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow access trays and StimuCath safety kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 205,685 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-SUH-S; ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-VM1; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx4CM NDL/AB-19604-KS; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx8CM NDL/AB-19608-KS; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 20G CTH, 18Gx8CM NDL/AB-20608-KS; STIMUCATH KIT: 19G CATH, 17G x 9CM NDL/
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2396-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow single lumen CVC kits contain drugs from recalled supplier

    Arrow central venous catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 35,540 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: CVC KIT: 16 GA X 8IN/AK-04210, CVC KIT: 1-L 16 GA X 8IN (20 CM)/AK-04300, CVC KIT: 14 GA X 6 IN/CK-04711
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2363-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow paracentesis kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow paracentesis kits, REF AK-00376 and ASK-00376-VCU, are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 50,724 units affected.

    Product
    PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2378-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow PICC and delta kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow PICC and PICC/Delta kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 3,481 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PI PICC: 3: 6FR x 55CM w CHG/ DLX-35563-HPKC; AGBA PICC: 2L 5.5 FR X 45 CM/ASK-44552-ABKB; AGBA PICC/DELTA KIT: 5.5 FR X 55 CM/ASK-45552-MHBV; AGBA PICC: 1L 4.5FR x 55CM w Biopatch/DLX-45541-HPKB; PICC/DELTA KIT: 2L 5.5 FR X 50 CM/ASK-45052-MC; AGBA PI PICC KIT:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2375-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow PI CVC kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow PI CVC kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall.

    Product
    Description/REF: PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 16 CM AGB+/ASK-42703-PNHS2; PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 20 CM AGB+/ASK-45703-PNHS2; PI CVC KIT: 4L 8.5 FR X 20 CM AGB+/ASK-45854-PNHS2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2373-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow hemodialysis catheter kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow two-lumen hemodialysis kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 15,425 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 8 FR X 11 CM/AK-11802-F; HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-22122; HEMODIALYSIS KIT 2L: 14 FR X 15CM AGB/AK-22142-CDC; HEMODIALYSIS KIT 2L: 14 FR X 20CM AGB/AK-25142-CDC; HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2L 14 FR X 15 CM/ASK-22142-UMD; HE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2388-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow hemodialysis and AHDC kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow hemodialysis and AHDC catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 62,719 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15122-F, AHDC KIT: 3L 12 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12123-UOC1, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12123-UPM, AHDC KIT: 3L 12 FR X 20 CM/ASK-15123-UOC1, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/ASK-15123-UPM, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/CDC-12123-P
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2379-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow peripherally inserted JACC kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow PI JACC and AGBA PI JACC catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 1,516 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PI JACC KIT: 2L 5.5 FR X 15 CM CG+/ASK-41552-LTAC; PI JACC KIT: 3L 6 FR X 20 CM CG+/ASK-42063-LTAC; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 1-L 4.5 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41541-JX1A; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 2-L 5.5 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41552-JX1A; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 3-L 6 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41563-JX1A; AGBA P
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2387-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow PI midline 5 Fr kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    The Arrow PI Midline two-lumen 5 Fr x 20 cm kit is being recalled because it contains lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 90 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PI MIDLINE 2L: 5FR X 20CM/CDC-32052-MPKC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2394-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow midline catheter kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow midline catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 177,014 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: MIDLINE CATHETER KIT: 3 FR X 20 CM/CDC-02031-MK1A; AM/AT PI MIDLINE 1L: 4.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41541-MPK1A; AM/AT PI MIDLINE 2L: 5.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41552-MPK1A; AGBA PI MIDLINE 1L: 4.5FR X 15CM/ASK-41541-VFHM; AGBA PI MIDLINE 1-L: 4.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41541-MPK; AGBA PI MIDL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2369-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow antimicrobial PSI kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow PSI and PSI/CVC kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 348,684 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PSI KIT: 7 FR X 4IN ANTIMICROBIAL/ASK-09701-UMH; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09803-OSU4; PSI/CVC KIT: 9 FR/7 FR X 6IN (16CM)/ASK-09903-AMC1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-CMC1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-OSU4; PSI KIT
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2365-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow biopsy system comprehensive kits contain recalled supplier drugs

    Arrow Biopsy System Comprehensive Kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 14,840 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: BIOPSY SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE KIT/ASK-09458-AH, ASK-09458-COC, ASK-09458-EUH, ASK-09458-SD, ASK-09458-VU
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2376-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow central venous catheter kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow central venous catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 308,263 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: CVC/PSI KIT: 2 LUMEN 8 FR X 6 IN/ASK-42802-PLH; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-F; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-F; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PMAH; 3L PI CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PNM; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PUMH; MULT
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2393-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow PSI catheter kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    A further group of Arrow PSI kits is being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 72,354 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PSI KIT: 7 FR X 4 IN/ASK-09701-UP; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09803-OSU5; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR/ASK-09807-UC; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-HH2; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-LMDTG; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-OSU5; PSI KIT: 9 F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2368-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow radial artery and arterial line kits contain recalled drugs

    Arrow radial artery catheter and arterial line kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 785,999 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/TJ-04020-1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 1/2IN/NA-04220-S1A; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/AK-04510-S; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-HUMC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 18 GA X 6 IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-OH1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4IN (4.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2377-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow arterial line and vessel catheter kits contain recalled drugs

    Arrow arterial line, radial artery and vessel catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall.

    Product
    Description/REF: ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM6 RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/NA-04020-X1ASP ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-MS RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM/ASK-00820-UM1 VESSEL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5IN/AK-04550-S CVC KIT: 1-LUMEN 5 FR X 20 CM/AK-04301-SP CVC KIT: 16 GA X 6IN (16
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2389-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow spinal anesthesia kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow spinal anesthesia kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 79,614 units are affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-24090-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-24103-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-25090-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT: 24 GA X 9 CM/ASK-24090-SA; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT: 25 GA X 9 CM/ASK-24090-SPH; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASK-25090-BIDMC; SPINAL ANESTHES
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2374-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow AHDC catheter kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow AHDC three-lumen catheter kits are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 4,270 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-PCDC; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-PCDC; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/CDC-15123-XP1A; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XP1A; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XPN1A; AHDC AGB U-BEND KIT: 2-L 12 FR X 20 CM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2383-2026·2026-06-24

    Arrow pacing and PSI kits contain drugs from a recalled supplier

    Arrow Pacing/PSI kits, 5 Fr two-lumen, are being recalled because they contain lidocaine, bupivacaine and 0.9% sodium chloride subject to a supplier recall. 95 units affected.

    Product
    Description/REF: PACING/PSI KIT: 5 FR 2L/ASK-07155-MGU
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide