The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1983-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits

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

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, posing 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 416,055 units of MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits with ARROWg+ard Blue Access Devices. The recall involves product codes ASK-21242-NYP and ASK-21242-PR, which are used with 7.5 - 8 Fr. catheters.

The recall is being conducted because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging. The affected lots are distributed in the United States and numerous international locations, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected products and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions. Consumers should not use these medical devices if they have been purchased or are in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve and Sharps Safety Features for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21242-NYP and ASK-21242-PR
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 →