The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1969-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow Arterial Line Kit Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

Arrow International is recalling Arterial Line Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility. The recall covers 416,055 units distributed in the US and 33 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) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling Arterial Line Kits with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions (Product Code: ASK-04018-OH1). The recall is being conducted because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.

The recall involves 416,055 total products. The affected lot numbers are 13F17E0562, 13F17G0537, 13F17K0188, and 13F17L0167. These products were distributed in the United States and 33 other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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

The recalled product

Product
Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions; Product Code: ASK-04018-OH1
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: 13F17E0562 13F17G0537 13F17K0188 13F17L0167

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 →