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ARROW IPN033168Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Arterial Catheterization Set · Class 2

All models of ARROW (1494)

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801902100597), received between Aug 11, 2023 and Jul 7, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

32 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K810675); 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: 1 reportsMar 2024: 1 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: 1 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 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

  • Break1
  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
  • Leak/Splash1
  • Material Separation1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Break; Leak/Splash; Break; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED "COPIOUS OOZING NOTED FROM A-LINE SITE DURING DRESSING CHANGE. ASSESSMENT REVEALED THE A-LINE CATHETER WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A SMALL PIECE OF THE CATHETER WAS BROKEN." 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 22413931 ↗
  • InjuryMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Material Separation; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: CLINICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSERT ARTERIAL CATHETER HOWEVER ENCOUNTERED TROUBLE WITH CHALLENGING ACCESS. WHEN DEVICE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT A FRAGMENT OF THE CATHETER REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: RESISTANCE WAS MET WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADVANCE THE CATHETER. THE FRAGMENT OF THE SWG WAS FULLY REMOVED WITH SURGICAL INTERVENTION. THE PATIENT WAS CODING AT THE TIME OF THE INSERTION ATTEMPT. THEY ARE IN ICU AT PRESENT BECAUSE OF THEIR UNDERLYING CONDITION. THERE WAS NO OTHER REPORTED PATIENT HARM OR CONSEQUENCE FROM THE SWG SEPARATION.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 18824692 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 2, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "SWG KINKING." THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED PRIOR TO USE ON A PATIENT DURING INSPECTION/FUNCTIONAL TESTING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18635022 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2023Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

    IT WAS REPORTED "UNPACK THE PACKAGE, THE GUIDE WIRE WAS KINKING." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17511101 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K810675. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2397-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-1A; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-X1A; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-HCA; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18
  • Z-3299-2024 · Jul 26, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray
  • Z-0844-2020 · Dec 12, 2019 · Open, Classified
    Arrow Arterial Catherization Kit-20 Ga. x 4.45 cm Radiopaque Polyurethane over 22 Ga. TW Introducer Needle with Integral .018" (0.46 mm) dia. Spring-Wire Guide Product Code: ASK-04
  • Z-2019-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Arterial Catheterization Kit; Product Code:NA-04550-1A
  • Z-1970-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-04020-AH, ASK-04020-MIHS, ASK-04120-HF1
  • Z-1971-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Arterial Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-04020-DH
  • Z-1972-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-04020-RIHM
  • Z-1969-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions; Product Code: ASK-04018-OH1
  • Z-1968-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Radial Arterial Access Kit; Product Code: ASK-04001-BID2
  • Z-1330-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated
    (1) Arterial Catheterization Kit, Part Number (PN): ASK-04018-CC; (2) Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features, PN: ASK-04510-HUM; (3) Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Fea
  • Z-1282-2018 · Oct 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04020
  • Z-1286-2018 · Oct 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04220
  • Z-1285-2018 · Oct 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04122
  • Z-1284-2018 · Oct 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04120
  • Z-1281-2018 · Oct 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Model: AK-04018

…and 17 more.

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