Arrow PICC Recall Initiated Due to Needlestick Injury Risk
Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves reported needlestick injuries, which constitute significant injury reports, and the agency classification is Class II, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Arrow International Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of 43,394 units of Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology. The recall is driven by reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries involving the BD Eclipse Needle, which is packaged with certain Arrow products.
The affected product is identified by Material Number CDA-44041-HPK1A. A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) is a medical device that permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The hazard arises from the interaction between the Arrow PICC and the specific BD Eclipse Needle included in the packaging.
Healthcare facilities and consumers who have purchased or received these specific units should stop using the product immediately. Users should contact Arrow International Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein
- Manufacturer
- Arrow International Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Catheters
- Affected units
- 43,394
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)
- Material Number CDA-44041-HPK1A
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 56 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.
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