The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1968-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow Radial Arterial Access Kits Recalled for Unsealed Packaging

Arrow International is recalling Radial Arterial Access Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 416,055 units distributed in the US and 33 other countries.

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 the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 units of Radial Arterial Access Kits (Product Code: ASK-04001-BID2) due to a potential sterility issue. The recall is triggered by unsealed packaging, which may compromise the sterility of the medical devices.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States as well as in 33 other countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Specific lot numbers involved in the recall are 13F17A0195, 13F17D0213, 13F17F0428, 13F17K0314, and 13F17L0113.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions or a return. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Radial Arterial Access Kit; Product Code: ASK-04001-BID2
Affected units
416,055

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 Numbers: 13F17A0195 13F17D0213 13F17F0428 13F17K0314 13F17L0113

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 →