The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1994-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls Multi-Lumen CVC Kits Due to Packaging Issues

Arrow International is recalling specific lots of ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise 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 risk-of-harm product (compromised sterility of a medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 units of ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kits. The recall involves specific product codes and lot numbers distributed in the United States and numerous international markets, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The recall was initiated because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging. This defect could potentially affect the safety of the medical devices if used in clinical settings.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should check their inventory for the specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the affected products are found, they should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations.

The recalled product

Product
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit; Product Codes: CDC-45703-P1A; CDC-45703-PB1A; CDC-42703-P1A; and CDC-15703-P1A
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 →