The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2026-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

Arrow International is recalling VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Packs with Johans Adapters 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 hazard involves a potential sterility compromise without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 units of VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Packs with Johans Adapters (Product code: RHY-100-ECGJ). The recall is due to a potential compromise in product sterility caused by unsealed packaging.

The affected products were distributed in the United States and internationally, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and numerous other countries. Specific lot numbers involved in the recall are 13F17A0120, 13F17A0287, 13F17C0018, 13F17D0136, and 13F17E0122.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using these specific accessory packs and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack with Johans Adapter; Product codes: RHY-100-ECGJ
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: 13F17A0120 13F17A0287 13F17C0018 13F17D0136 13F17E0122

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 →