The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1494-2014·Announced 2014-04-30

Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Catheter Recall Due to Incorrect Length

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 789 units of Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC catheters because they contain a 40cm catheter instead of the required 50cm catheter.

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, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a packaging error resulting in the wrong catheter length, which is a significant defect but does not involve a high-risk pathogen or immediate life-threatening hazard like a structural failure or toxic contamination.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 789 units of Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet, catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS. The recall is due to a packaging error where the kits contain a 40cm catheter instead of the correct 50cm catheter.

The affected product is a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). The distribution was nationwide, including the states of Arizona, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and California. The specific lot number for the recalled units is 23F14A0375.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Arrow International Inc. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet Catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS, peripherally inserted central catheter.
Affected units
789

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)

  • lot #23F14A0375

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically: