ARROW IPN918404Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Arrowg+ard Blue(R) PSI for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters · Class 2
All models of ARROW (1494)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902179323), received between Nov 19, 2025 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
10 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K940079); 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
- Break1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Hypovolemic Shock1
- Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 21, 2026Material Separation
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Hypovolemic Shock; Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
MAUDE report 50841582 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "STAINLESS STEEL NEEDLE DRIVER TIP BROKE OFF. CLINICIAN STATED THAT IT OCCURRED AFTER SUTURING WAS COMPLETED SO A NEW KIT WAS NOT NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE SECUREMENT. THE NEEDLE WAS SLIPPING DURING THE PROCEDURE BUT CLINICIAN WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE SUTURING WITHOUT ISSUE. THE NEEDLE DRIVER BROKE AFTER THE LAST PASS". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23596700 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K940079. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2385-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedDescription/REF: ACCESS TRAY/GU-04020; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR/AK-09803-CDC; PSI KIT: 9 FR/AK-09903-CDC; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09810-PCMH1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-KH;
- Z-1986-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedPercutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8
- Z-1975-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedArrow-Flex(R) Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath and Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters ; Product Codes: ASK-0990
- Z-2018-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedARROWgard Blue PLUS Multi-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter; Product Code: MSO-45703-AHS
- Z-2017-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedPercutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWgard Blue Sheath and Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product Codes: MSO-29802-AHS and MSO-29903
- Z-1334-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · TerminatedArrowg+ard Blue(R) PSI Kit, (1) For use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters Part Number (PN): ASK-29804-UHN2; (2) For use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters PN: ASK-29903-UCD
- Z-1160-2018 · Nov 14, 2017 · TerminatedPercutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue Sheath, Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr
- Z-0784-2010 · Nov 24, 2009 · TerminatedPercutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue (R) Sheath, Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8
- Z-1492-2009 · Feb 11, 2009 · TerminatedArrow ARROWg+ard Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducers
- Z-1035-03 · Jul 8, 2003 · Terminated9 French Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Arrowg and Blue Antimicrobial Surface Sheath
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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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