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ARROW IPN036097 (REF CV-12123-F)Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Arrow-Howes(TM) Large-Bore Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter for High Volume Infusions · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902122831), received between Aug 26, 2024 and Aug 18, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

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

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K970864); 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: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 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

  • Component Missing1
  • Difficult to Advance1
  • Disconnection1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Puncture/Hole1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1
  • Separation Problem1
  • Unraveled Material1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED "WE FOUND THAT THE THIRD PORT OF THE DEVICE HAD A HOLE, WHICH COMPROMISED ITS FUNCTIONALITY. THE INCIDENT WAS IDENTIFIED IMMEDIATELY DURING THE FIRST DIALYSIS SESSION, WHICH ALLOWED THE SITUATION TO BE CONTROLLED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPLICATIONS." A NEW CATHETER WAS USED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "UNKNOWN".

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22828062 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Component Missing; Material Deformation; Component Missing; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "THE GUIDE WIRE DOES NOT PROGRESS DESPITE THE WELL-POSITIONED NEEDLE WITH BLOOD FLOWING SPONTANEOUSLY IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES AND IT HAS SIGNIFICANT DEFORMATION".

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21373606 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Disconnection; Separation Problem; Disconnection; Separation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED "THE TIP OF THE DISTAL ACCESS CAME OUT." THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "UNKNOWN". NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20384675 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Unraveled Material; Difficult to Advance; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Unraveled Material; Difficult to Advance; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: " DURING USE OF THE CATHETER IN THE OPERATING ROOM, BLOCKAGE OF THE METAL GUIDE IN THE NEEDLE WAS OBSERVED. AFTER AN ATTEMPTED GUIDE PROGRESSION, THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED COMPLETELY. THE GUIDE APPEARED ELONGATED IN THE DISTAL PART PROTRUDING FROM THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20063199 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K970864. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2376-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Description/REF: CVC/PSI KIT: 2 LUMEN 8 FR X 6 IN/ASK-42802-PLH; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-F; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-F; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-
  • Z-1290-2022 · May 5, 2022 · Terminated
    Arrow Three-Lumen CVC
  • Z-1671-2009 · May 8, 2009 · Terminated
    12 French 3 Lumen 16 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-12123-H, CS-12123-E, MA-12123, and MC-12123. The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous
  • Z-1672-2009 · May 8, 2009 · Terminated
    12 French 3 Lumen 20 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-15123-H, AK-15123-J, CS-15123-E, and MC-15123. The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits veno

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