The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1967-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow Maximal Barrier Drape Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

Arrow International is recalling Maximal Barrier Drapes because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility. The recall affects 416,055 units distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where sterility may be compromised, creating a risk of harm (infection) without reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 units of Maximal Barrier Drape (Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC). The recall is being conducted because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.

The affected lots are 13F17A0216, 13F17D0073, 13F17F0163, 13F17G0522, 13F17H0487, 13F17L0121, and 13F17L0651. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in 34 other countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

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

The recalled product

Product
Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC
Affected units
416,055

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 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 76 products in this recall →