The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2740-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Arrow Arterial Line Catheterization Kits Recalled for Shipping Labeling Error

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 690 Arterial Line Catheterization Kits due to a shipping carton labeling error. The kits were distributed nationwide to five states.

What this means for you

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

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a shipping carton labeling error, which falls under the 'packaging-only problems' criterion for a Low severity score.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 690 Arterial Line Catheterization Kits with Sharps Safety Features. These devices permit access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels. The recall is due to a shipping carton labeling error.

The affected kits were distributed nationwide to Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The device listing number is D025180.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers beyond the recall notice itself.

The recalled product

Product
Arterial Line Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features Permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels.
Affected units
690

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)

  • Device Listing # D025180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

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 →