ARROW IPN055200Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter · Class 2 · Implant
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
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902146622), received between Apr 6, 2021 and Jul 7, 2021 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (2 reports).
24 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K862056); 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
- Crack2
- Break1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 7, 2021Crack; Crack
CUSTOMER REPORTED "CRACKING OF THE NEEDLE HUB DURING THE PUNCTURE OF SUBCLAVIAN VEIN WHICH CAUSES THE AIR TO ENTER THE SYRINGE INSTEAD OF THE BLOOD. THE PROCEDURE HAS TO BE STOPPED AND THEN REPEATED WITH A NEW SET." IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OBSERVED ON THE NEEDLE HUB PRIOR TO THE PUNCTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS REPORTED AS FINE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12132674 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2021Crack; Crack
CUSTOMER REPORTED CRACKING OF NEEDLE HUB DURING PUNCTURE OF SUBCLAVIAN VEIN. THE CRACKING OF THE HUB CAUSED AIR TO ENTER THE SYRINGE INSTEAD OF BLOOD. THE PROCEDURE WAS REPEATED WITH A NEW NEEDLE. NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11824583 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2021Break; Break
THE CATHETER WAS PLACED ON 25 (B)(6) 2021. CUSTOMER REPORTED "BREAKING" OF CATHETER BETWEEN THE CATHETER AND CONNECTOR ON (B)(6) 2021. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS REPORTED TO BE FINE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11754121 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
THE COMPLAINT IS REPORTED AS: "EXTENSION LINE (BROWN) / LUER HUB SEPARATION". THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND A PICC LINE WAS PLACED. NO PATIENT HARM OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11619840 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K862056. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2377-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedDescription/REF: ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM6 RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/NA-04020-X1ASP ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-MS RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM/ASK-00820-UM1 VESSE
- Z-1119-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: CD-10802 GTN: 00801902015396
- Z-1118-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: AH-11802 (OUS) GTN: 00801902026132
- Z-0723-2019 · Nov 14, 2018 · TerminatedArrow CVC 2 Lumen, Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Cauterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, 4 Fr 2 Lumen 5cm, Reference # CS-12402 The Arrow CVC is intended to provide sho
- Z-2818-2018 · Jul 10, 2018 · TerminatedHANDS-OFF Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter with Blue FlexTip for use only with Arrow One-Piece Percutaneous Sheath Introducer System, Material HO-14702 The central venous cathe
- Z-2819-2018 · Jul 10, 2018 · TerminatedHANDS-OFF Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter with Blue FlexTip for use only with Arrow One-Piece Percutaneous Sheath Introducer System, Material HO-14703 The central venous cath
- Z-2336-2018 · May 11, 2018 · TerminatedMulti-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single
- Z-1982-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7-7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21142-WHC2
- Z-1967-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedMaximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC
- Z-1978-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedTwo-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK-15402-HOP
- Z-1332-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated(1) Access Tray, Part Number (PN): ASK-04001-MS; Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit (2) PN: CDC-12703-1A; (3) PN: CDC-15703-1A; (4) PN: CDC-15703-B1A; Arrow Two-Lumen CVC Kit (5) PN: CDC-12
- Z-0657-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedCentral Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter; Product code: AK-04301; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
- Z-0650-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-12703-HH2; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
- Z-0648-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK 15703 NYP; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
- Z-0652-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedMulti Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions Features; Product Code: ASK-12703-WMC1; Exp. Dat
…and 9 more.
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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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