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ARROW IPN038342Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter · Class 2 · Implant

All models of ARROW (1494)

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10801902138948), received between Mar 5, 2021 and Mar 5, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

12 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K900263); 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    CATHETER INSERTED INTO A SURGERY PATIENT A DAY BEFORE HER SURGERY. ON INSERTION SHE DEVELOPED AN ALLERGIC REACTION WITH SYMPTOMS OF NAUSEA, ITCHINESS ON LEGS AND ARMS, RASH AND TACHYCARDIA. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THE PATIENT TREATED WITH CHLORPHENAMINE 10MG IV. THE PATIENT STABILIZED AND EXPERIENCED NO FURTHER REACTION OR COMPLICATION. SURGERY PROCEEDED AS SCHEDULED AND PATIENT DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL. IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT HAS A KNOWN CHLORHEXIDINE ALLERGY AS DOCUMENTED IN NOTES AND ON THE PATIENT'S WRIST BAND. THE USER STATED THE CONTRAINDICATION FOR CHLORHEXIDINE ON THE CATHETER PACKAGE IS "VERY SMALL AND SHOULD BE MORE PROMINENT".

    Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

    MAUDE report 11424068 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K900263. 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-0053-2020 · May 17, 2019 · Terminated
    Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip ARROWg+ard Blue Catheter, REF AK-25502 Product Usage; Provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous acces
  • Z-2886-2018 · Jul 3, 2018 · Terminated
    Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip ARROWg+ard Blue Catheter, Cat. No. AK-22502 Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous acc
  • Z-1984-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK-24306-VC
  • Z-1985-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-24306-WHC1 and ASK-24306-WHC2
  • Z-1333-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue CVC Kit (1) Part Number (PN): CDC-24301-1A, (2) PN: CDC-24306-1A; (3) ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, PN: CDC-22123-1A; (4) Central Venous Catheter
  • Z-1001-2018 · Nov 27, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit Product Usage: The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or condi
  • Z-2337-2017 · May 9, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue CVC Kit The ARROWg+ard Blue CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation
  • Z-1830-2012 · May 3, 2012 · Terminated
    Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWgard Blue(R) Catheter Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to central circ
  • Z-2496-2010 · Jul 29, 2010 · Terminated
    Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip ARROWg+ard Blue Catheter
  • Z-1499-2009 · Feb 11, 2009 · Terminated
    Arrow ARROWg+ard CVCs (Central Venous Catheters)
  • Z-0082-04 · Sep 16, 2003 · Terminated
    Arrow Howes multi-lumen central venous catheterization kit 7 Fr x 20 cm

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