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ARROW IPN032616Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Arrow-Clarke(TM) Pleura-Seal(R) Thoracentesis Kit · Class 2

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 00801902097965), received between Jan 15, 2026 and Jan 15, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (3 reports).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K870572); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent3

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information3

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "8FR CATHETER WOULD KINK AT THE DISTAL 1CM AFTER REMOVAL OF THE 18GA NEEDLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH DIFFERENT KITS, SAME LOT NUMBER, ATTEMPTED BY 2 DIFFERENT PHYSICIANS ON THE SAME PATIENT WITH SAME RESULT. MULTIPLE THORACENTESIS ATTEMPTS WERE REQUIRED BUT THERE WERE NO SURGICAL OR LONG TERM INTERVENTIONS REQUIRED AS A RESULT." ASSOCIATED COMPLAINTS 9680794-2026-00031, 9680794-2026-00030 AND 9680794-2026-00029.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24079512 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "8FR CATHETER WOULD KINK AT THE DISTAL 1CM AFTER REMOVAL OF THE 18GA NEEDLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH DIFFERENT KITS, SAME LOT NUMBER, ATTEMPTED BY 2 DIFFERENT PHYSICIANS ON THE SAME PATIENT WITH SAME RESULT. MULTIPLE THORACENTESIS ATTEMPTS WERE REQUIRED BUT THERE WERE NO SURGICAL OR LONG TERM INTERVENTIONS REQUIRED AS A RESULT." ASSOCIATED COMPLAINTS 9680794-2026-00031, 9680794-2026-00030 AND 9680794-2026-00029.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24078755 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "8FR CATHETER WOULD KINK AT THE DISTAL 1CM AFTER REMOVAL OF THE 18GA NEEDLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH DIFFERENT KITS, SAME LOT NUMBER, ATTEMPTED BY 2 DIFFERENT PHYSICIANS ON THE SAME PATIENT WITH SAME RESULT. MULTIPLE THORACENTESIS ATTEMPTS WERE REQUIRED BUT THERE WERE NO SURGICAL OR LONG TERM INTERVENTIONS REQUIRED AS A RESULT." ASSOCIATED COMPLAINTS 9680794-2026-00031, 9680794-2026-00030 AND 9680794-2026-00029.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24078316 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K870572. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1966-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-01000-UPMS
  • Z-1298-2018 · Oct 24, 2017 · Terminated
    ArrowClarke" PleuraSeal Thoracentesis Kit

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.