ARROW IPN030757 (REF CS-12854-E)Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ARROW (1494)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801902028983), received between Sep 29, 2023 and Aug 11, 2025 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (3 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Connection Problem3
- Material Separation2
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED, "WHEN THE SHEATH IS PUSHED INTO THE VEIN, THE ACTUAL CANNULA SLIDES OF THE SLIP TIP SYRINGE VERY EASILY WHEREAS PRIOR IT USED TO COME AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WITHOUT AN ISSUE. THIS ANESTHETIST NOW USES A LUER LOCK SYRINGE SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN." ASSOCIATED MDR NUMBERS INCLUDE: 3006425876-2025-00743, 3006425876-2025-00792, AND 3006425876-2025-00793.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22772439 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED " WHEN THE SHEATH IS PUSHED INTO THE VEIN, THE ACTUAL CANNULA SLIDES OF THE SLIP TIP SYRINGE VERY EASILY WHEREAS PRIOR IT USED TO COME AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WITHOUT AN ISSUE. THIS ANESTHETIST NOW USES A LUER LOCK SYRINGE SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN." ASSOCIATED MDR NUMBERS INCLUDE: 3006425876-2025-00743, 3006425876-2025-00792.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22772407 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED "WHEN THE SHEATH IS PUSHED INTO THE VEIN, THE ACTUAL CANNULA SLIDES OF THE SLIP TIP SYRINGE VERY EASILY WHEREAS PRIOR IT USED TO COME AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WITHOUT AN ISSUE. THIS ANESTHETIST NOW USES A LUER LOCK SYRINGE SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE". ASSOCIATED MDR NUMBERS INCLUDE: 3006425876-2025-00743, 3006425876-2025-00792, AND 3006425876-2025-00793.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22770810 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED "FAULTY GUIDEWIRE WHEN INSERTING CENTRAL LINE ACCESS TO PATIENT".
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21584889 ↗MalfunctionOct 9, 2023Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE CVC INSERTION PROCEDURE, THE GUIDEWIRE GOT STUCK WITHIN THE CVC AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE CVC AND GUIDEWIRE WERE REMOVED TOGETHER AND A NEW CVC WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17895006 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT PULLED AT HIS LINE AND BROKE ONE OF THE CATHETER LUMENS FROM THE CENTRAL LINE. NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. THE CVC WAS REMOVED AND PATIENT WAS MANAGED WITH PERIPHERAL ACCESS ONLY AS HE NO LONGER REQUIRED THE CVC. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17843705 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THE NURSE WAS WITHDRAWING BLOOD FROM THE CENTRAL LINE AND THE BROWN LUER HUB SEPARATED FROM THE CATHETER. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. THE PATIENT HAD TO HAVE A PICC LINE INSERTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17843563 ↗
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, ClassifiedDescription/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-1119-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: CD-10802 GTN: 00801902015396
- Z-1118-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: AH-11802 (OUS) GTN: 00801902026132
- Z-0723-2019 · Nov 14, 2018 · TerminatedArrow 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 · TerminatedHANDS-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 · TerminatedHANDS-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 · TerminatedMulti-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 · TerminatedTwo-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 · TerminatedARROWg+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 · TerminatedMaximal 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-0652-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions Features; Product Code: ASK-12703-WMC1; Exp. Dat
- Z-0654-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedArrow Multi Lumen CVC Kit (Central venous catheter); Product Code: CDC-15703-1A; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
- Z-0650-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-12703-HH2; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
- Z-0648-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK 15703 NYP; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
…and 9 more.
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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