The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1982-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 416,055 Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

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, indicating a theoretical risk of harm rather than a confirmed adverse event.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 416,055 units of the ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7-7.5 Fr. Catheters. The recall is due to a defect where product sterility may be compromised by unsealed packaging.

The affected product is identified by Product Code ASK-21142-WHC2 and specific lot numbers: 13F17E0597, 13F17F0395, 13F17K0120, and 13F17L0532. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The products were distributed in the United States and numerous international locations, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Healthcare facilities and distributors should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers and stop using the products if the packaging is unsealed.

The recalled product

Product
ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7-7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21142-WHC2
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: 13F17E0597 13F17F0395 13F17K0120 13F17L0532

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 →