ARROW IPN033506Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · ARROW® PICC with Chlorag+ard® Technology · Class 2 · Implant
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 10801902095715), received between Apr 8, 2024 and Dec 19, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 reports).
11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K112896); 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
- Material Separation2
- Material Deformation1
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.
MalfunctionDec 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED 'THE PATIENT HAS A UNILUMEN PICC LINE IN THE RIGHT UPPER LIMB FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF TREATMENT. DURING THE DISINFECTION OF THE CATHETER PORT, THE PORT BROKE, AND THE BLUE SAFETY CLAMP DETACHED, THE REST OF THE CATHETER REMAINED INTACT, ALLOWING THE VENOCLYSIS EQUIPMENT TO BE CONNECTED, AND THERAPY WAS SUBSEQUENTLY STARTED'. THE PATIENT WAS FINE AND HAD NO HARM OR INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20976129 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: " A REPORT IS RECEIVED FROM ONCOLOGY INDICATING THAT THE CLAMP SPLIT AND DETACHED, LEAVING THE PATIENT WITH PICC INSERTED, BUT WITHOUT A SAFETY KEY."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20332820 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED "DURING THE INSERTION OF THE PICC, AT THE MOMENT OF ADVANCING THE DILATOR AND INTRODUCER AND EVEN THOUGH NO FORCE WAS APPLIED, THE PEELABLE INTRODUCER OPENS AT THE TIP AND THE USE OF ANOTHER CATHETER IS NECESSARY." NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE"
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19059555 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K112896. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2378-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedDescription/REF: PI PICC: 3: 6FR x 55CM w CHG/ DLX-35563-HPKC; AGBA PICC: 2L 5.5 FR X 45 CM/ASK-44552-ABKB; AGBA PICC/DELTA KIT: 5.5 FR X 55 CM/ASK-45552-MHBV; AGBA PICC: 1L 4.5FR
- Z-1820-2019 · Apr 23, 2019 · TerminatedArrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology Product Code:PR 45541 HPHNM
- Z-1819-2019 · Apr 23, 2019 · TerminatedArrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology Product Code: PR 45541 HPHNL
- Z-1811-2019 · Apr 23, 2019 · TerminatedArrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC Product Code: CDC45541HPK1A
- Z-1822-2019 · Apr 23, 2019 · TerminatedArrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology Product Code:PR 45552 HPHNM
- Z-1327-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · TerminatedPressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard Technology, Part Numbers: (1) ASK-45541-RWJ4; (2) ASK-45552-RWJ4
- Z-0996-2018 · Nov 27, 2017 · TerminatedPressure Injectable Multi- Lumen Central Venous Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology Product Usage: The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-ter
- Z-2698-2017 · Jun 12, 2017 · TerminatedArrow EVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology
- Z-2331-2017 · May 9, 2017 · Terminated1) Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for
- Z-1705-2017 · Mar 3, 2017 · TerminatedThe CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein.
- Z-0207-2016 · Oct 16, 2015 · TerminatedARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrow PICC powered by Arrow VPS
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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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