The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2556-2019·Announced 2019-10-02

Arrow Central Venous Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Banner Card

Arrow International Inc is recalling 231 units of 8.5 Fr. X 16 cm Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits because they may contain the incorrect banner card.

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, but the specific defect is a labeling error (incorrect banner card) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 231 units of Arrow 8.5 Fr. X 16 cm Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits (Product Code: AK-42854-P1A, Lot Number: 13F18H0499). The recall was initiated because the products may contain the incorrect banner card within the kit.

These medical devices are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected kits and contact Arrow International Inc for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Arrow 8.5 Fr. X 16 cm Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit Product Code:AK-42854-P1A - Product Usage: The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.
Affected units
231

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 Number: 13F18H0499

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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 2 products in this recall →