The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1165-2018·Announced 2018-03-28

Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Missing Safety Checklists

Arrow International is recalling 18,124 Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kits because they lack required clinical safety checklists.

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, but the source text describes a missing documentation issue (checklists) rather than a physical defect or reported injury, aligning with the 'Minor labeling errors' or 'voluntary precautionary' criteria for a Moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 18,124 units of the Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit. The recall was initiated because the products do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist. These documents are intended to guide clinicians in using best practices during central line insertions.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. The specific product code associated with this recall is CDC-15703-P1A 13F16J0336.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for this specific product code. If found, the products should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations, as the missing safety documentation may impact clinical best practices.

The recalled product

Product
Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen CVC Kit
Affected units
18,124

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • CDC-15703-P1A 13F16J0336

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 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 9 products in this recall →