The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1807-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

Arrow International Recalls PICC Catheters Due to Incorrect Expiration Date

Arrow International Inc is recalling 48 units of Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC catheters because the product has an incorrect expiration date.

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 for a minor labeling error (incorrect expiration date) with no reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 48 units of Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Precision Stylet (Product Code: CDC 44063 VPS2). The recall was initiated because the product has an incorrect expiration date.

The affected units are identified by Batch Code 23F18L0161. The products were distributed nationwide and to foreign locations. This recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected products and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded with Arrow¿ VPS" Precision Stylet Product Code: CDC 44063 VPS2
Affected units
48

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)

  • Batch Code: 23F18L0161

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 36 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 36 products in this recall →