ARROW IPN919221Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · One-Lumen CVC · Class 2
All models of ARROW (1494)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902184907), received between Feb 11, 2026 and May 8, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (3 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak3
- Material Twisted/Bent2
- Break1
- Crack1
- Difficult to Advance1
- Fracture1
- Gas/Air Leak1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CVC INSERTION ON (B)(6) 2026 THE PHYSICIAN OBSERVED THE GUIDEWIRE TO BE KINKED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INJURY, HARM, OR ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS REPORTED AS FINE. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER CHANGING TO ANOTHER DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25125520 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "(B)(6) 2026, DURING USAGE, THE SWG WAS FOUND KINKED DURING USE ON THE PATIENT." THE USER CHANGED TO A NEW SET TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24830550 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2026, THE ARS WAS FOUND LEAK DURING USE.THE USER CHANGED TO A NEW SET TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24775699 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "(B)(6) 2026, THE CATHETER WAS FOUND LEAK DURING USE ON THE PATIENT. THEY CHANGED A NEW ONE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24729574 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2026, THE EXTENSION LINE WAS FOUND LEAK DURING USE ON THE PATIENT". THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24662622 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Fracture; Difficult to Advance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "PATIENT SCHEDULED FOR A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. USING ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE, THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST PERFORMS FEMORAL ARTERIAL LINE CANNULATION USING A SINGLE-LUMEN CATHETER. THE GUIDEWIRE IS INSERTED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY, AND THE CATHETER IS THEN ADVANCED THROUGH THE LUMEN. DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE GUIDEWIRE, MALFUNCTION AND FRACTURE OF THE GUIDEWIRE ARE OBSERVED. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE IS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED IN ITS ENTIRETY, WITH NO COMPLICATIONS OR HARM TO THE PATIENT. SINGLE-LUMEN CATHETER GUIDEWIRE." THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24519070 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "ON (B)(6) 2026, DURING THE ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PERICARDIOCENTESIS AND CATHETERIZATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED BY THE ULT RASONOLOGIST, THE NEEDLE HUB WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING USE ON THE PATIENT." THE USER CHANGED TO A NEW SET TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE IS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24443842 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Break; Gas/Air Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "(B)(6) 2026, UPON ASPIRATION FOR BLOOD SAMPLING VIA THE DEEP VEIN CATHETER IN THE MORNING, AIR WAS ASPIRATED REPEATEDLY. A BREAKAGE WAS IDENTIFIED AT THE 18 CM MARK OF THE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER (CVC). THE CATHETER WAS THEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE DEEP VEIN CATHETERIZATION WAS PERFORMED ON JANUARY 13TH." THE USER CHANGED TO A NEW SET TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24314106 ↗
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-1118-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: AH-11802 (OUS) GTN: 00801902026132
- Z-1119-2019 · Jan 10, 2019 · TerminatedArrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter Product Code: CD-10802 GTN: 00801902015396
- 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-0654-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · TerminatedArrow Multi Lumen CVC Kit (Central venous catheter); Product Code: CDC-15703-1A; 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-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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