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ARROW IPN922601Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4.5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter · Class 2

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10801902201970), received between Sep 27, 2023 and Sep 27, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K103255); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Apr 21, 2026Open, Classified

    Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.

    Z-2367-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2023Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

    PICC NURSE NOTICED WIRE WAS KINKED ON THE END AFTER REMOVING IT FROM THE KIT. A NEW KIT WAS USED TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT WITH DEVICE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17825642 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K103255. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0179-2018 · Jun 1, 2017 · Terminated
    Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately
  • Z-2170-2017 · Apr 28, 2017 · Terminated
    Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 and 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
  • Z-2489-2015 · Jul 30, 2015 · Terminated
    Arrow International, Inc. PICC Kits and VPS Access Kits with Touhy Borst Component Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Ultrasound, Long Term Greater than 30 Days
  • Z-2462-2015 · Jul 30, 2015 · Terminated
    PICC Kits with Peel-Away Sheath Component; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound Product Usage: catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.