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ARROW IPN000144Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Super Arrow-Flex(R) Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band · Class 2

All models of ARROW (1494)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801902001931), received between Apr 15, 2021 and Oct 20, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (2 reports).

24 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K862056); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking2
  • Crack1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Crack; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT 26 SEP 2025, DURING CLINICAL USE OF OUR SHEATH, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SEALING CAP ON THE SHEATH TUBE HAD CRACKED." THE USER CHANGED TO A NEW SET TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23335049 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: WHEN INSERTING A GUIDING CATHETER INTO THE SHEATH, IT GOT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHEATH. THEREFORE, THE SHEATH WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT OCCURRED. NO ABNORMALITY WAS FOUND ON THE SHEATH BEFORE USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18011483 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    THE COMPLAINT IS REPORTED AS: "PATIENT HAD A SEVERELY CALCIFIED PROFUNDA ARTERY. ACCESS A. FEM.RIGHT, COSSOVER WITH ARROW SHEATH F7. THE STENOSIS WAS DIFFICULT TO OVERCOME, BUT WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETROGRADED. PRE-DILATATION OF THE STENOSIS AND THEN WITH SHOCKWAVE BALLOON 6.5 MM. REMOVAL OF THE BALLOON TO THE SHEATH. THE BALLOON CANNOT BE PULLED INTO THE SHEATH. THE ARROW SHEATH AND THE SHOCKWAVE BALLOON WERE REMOVED TOGETHER." THE CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE WAS REPORTED AS INCREASED INTERVENTION TIME. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11671740 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K862056. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2377-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Description/REF: ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM6 RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/NA-04020-X1ASP ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-MS RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM/ASK-00820-UM1 VESSE
  • Z-1118-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · Terminated
    Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: AH-11802 (OUS) GTN: 00801902026132
  • Z-1119-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · Terminated
    Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: CD-10802 GTN: 00801902015396
  • Z-0723-2019 · Nov 14, 2018 · Terminated
    Arrow CVC 2 Lumen, Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Cauterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, 4 Fr 2 Lumen 5cm, Reference # CS-12402 The Arrow CVC is intended to provide sho
  • Z-2818-2018 · Jul 10, 2018 · Terminated
    HANDS-OFF Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter with Blue FlexTip for use only with Arrow One-Piece Percutaneous Sheath Introducer System, Material HO-14702 The central venous cathe
  • Z-2819-2018 · Jul 10, 2018 · Terminated
    HANDS-OFF Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter with Blue FlexTip for use only with Arrow One-Piece Percutaneous Sheath Introducer System, Material HO-14703 The central venous cath
  • Z-2336-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single
  • Z-1978-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK-15402-HOP
  • Z-1982-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7-7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21142-WHC2
  • Z-1967-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC
  • Z-1332-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated
    (1) Access Tray, Part Number (PN): ASK-04001-MS; Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit (2) PN: CDC-12703-1A; (3) PN: CDC-15703-1A; (4) PN: CDC-15703-B1A; Arrow Two-Lumen CVC Kit (5) PN: CDC-12
  • Z-0650-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · Terminated
    Multi Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-12703-HH2; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
  • Z-0657-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · Terminated
    Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter; Product code: AK-04301; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
  • Z-0648-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · Terminated
    Multi Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK 15703 NYP; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
  • Z-0654-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · Terminated
    Arrow Multi Lumen CVC Kit (Central venous catheter); Product Code: CDC-15703-1A; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

…and 9 more.

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