The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2010-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls Clear Fenestrated Drapes Due to Packaging Issues

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 Clear Fenestrated Drapes with Adhesive 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 is compromised, posing a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 units of Clear Fenestrated Drape with Adhesive (Product Code: CD-00001). The recall involves specific lot numbers 13F17G0258 and 13F17J0281. The products were distributed in the United States and numerous international locations, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The recall was initiated because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging. This defect poses a risk of infection if the non-sterile product is used in a clinical setting where sterility is required.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Users should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot numbers listed above. If the products are found, they should be returned to the supplier or disposed of according to local regulations.

The recalled product

Product
Clear Fenestrated Drape with Adhesive; Product Code: CD-00001
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: 13F17G0258 13F17J0281

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 →