The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2591-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Arrow ErgoPack PICC catheter kits recalled for incorrect product labeling

Arrow International recalled 177 ErgoPack PICC catheter kits because the product code and name were incorrectly listed on the packaging. No illnesses or injuries reported.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: This is a labeling and packaging-only issue with no reported illnesses, injuries, or adverse events. The product itself is not defective; only the product code and name on the outer packaging label are incorrect. Per the FDA severity rubric, packaging-only problems and documentation issues are classified as Low severity.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 177 units of Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Stylet (model CDC-35552-VPS). This medical device is used for long-term intravenous catheter access.

The recall was initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock (outer packaging label) of the affected kits.

These affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States under batch/lot number 13F22E0359.

No illnesses, injuries, or adverse events have been reported related to this labeling error.

The recalled product

Product
Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Stylet, REF CDC-35552-VPS; Catheter: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter
Manufacturer
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Hazard
  • labeling-error
  • product-identification

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)

  • Batch/Lot number 13F22E0359

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.