The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1811-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

Arrow International Inc is recalling 450 units of Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC devices due to incorrect expiration dates.

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 involves a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 450 units of Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC devices (Product Code: CDC45541HPK1A). The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with an incorrect expiration date.

The affected devices are identified by the following batch codes: 23F17K0359, 23F18C0027, and 23R17K0359. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The source text does not specify the geographic distribution of the affected units or provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to handle the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC Product Code: CDC45541HPK1A
Affected units
450

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 (3)

  • Batch Code: 23F17K0359
  • 23F18C0027
  • 23R17K0359

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 →