The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0658-2018·Announced 2018-02-28

Arrow International Recalls Hemodialysis Catheterization Kits with Incorrect Guide

Arrow International Inc is recalling specific lots of ARROWg+ard Blue Two Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kits because they may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths. The hazard is a component mismatch (incorrect Springwire Guide) without reported adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 5,926 units of ARROWg+ard Blue Two Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kits for High Volume Infusions. The affected product codes are AK-22142-CDC, AK-22142-F, AK-25142-CDC, and AK-25142-F, with expiration dates ranging from February 2018 to November 2018.

The recall was initiated because these finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG). The affected lots are distributed nationwide in the United States.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these specific kits and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ARROWg+ard Blue Two Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for High Volume Infusions; Product Codes: AK-22142-CDC, AK-22142-F, AK-25142-CDC, AK-25142-F; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
Affected units
5,926

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Arrow International Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →