ARROW IPN923911Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve for use with 7 - 8 Fr. Catheters · Class 2
All models of ARROW (1494)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902207095), received between Apr 20, 2026 and May 4, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (4 reports).
64 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K002507); 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
- Material Twisted/Bent4
- Difficult to Advance1
- Dull, Blunt1
- Material Frayed1
- Material Too Soft/Flexible1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN FOUND THE CATHETER BODY WAS COMPRESSED." 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 SWITCHING TO ANOTHER DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25071475 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING CVC INSERTION TO THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN, THE MD FOUND THE CATHETER BODY WAS COMPRESSED AND THE GUIDEWIRE DID NOT COME OUT SMOOTHLY. WHEN THE PHYSICIAN PULLED OUT THE GUIDEWIRE AND CATHETER, THE GUIDEWIRE WAS TWISTED." IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED THAT ALL THREE DEVICES WERE USED ON THE SAME PATIENT DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE. THE PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED MDRS: 3006425876-2026-00473, 3006425876-2026-00489, & 3006425876-2026-00488.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25071333 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING CVC INSERTION TO THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN, THE MD FOUND THE CATHETER BODY WAS COMPRESSED AND THE GUIDEWIRE DID NOT COME OUT SMOOTHLY. WHEN THE PHYSICIAN PULLED OUT THE GUIDEWIRE AND CATHETER, THE GUIDEWIRE WAS TWISTED." IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED THAT ALL THREE DEVICES WERE USED ON THE SAME PATIENT DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE. THE PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED MDRS: 3006425876-2026-00473, 3006425876-2026-00524 & 3006425876-2026-00488.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25071066 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Material Frayed
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING CVC INSERTION TO THE RIGHT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN, THE MD FOUND THE CATHETER BODY WAS COMPRESSED AND THE GUIDEWIRE DID NOT COME OUT SMOOTHLY. WHEN THE PHYSICIAN PULLED OUT THE GUIDEWIRE AND CATHETER, THE GUIDEWIRE WAS TWISTED." IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED THAT ALL THREE DEVICES WERE USED ON THE SAME PATIENT DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE. THE PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 PHYSICIAN OPENED A 4TH KIT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED MDRS: ,3006425876-2026-00489, 3006425876-2026-00524 & 3006425876-2026-00488.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25070919 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Dull, Blunt; Difficult to Advance; Material Too Soft/Flexible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO INSERT A MAC HIGH-FLOW CATHETER, BUT IT DID NOT PENETRATE THE SKIN AND BENDS DUE TO THE FLEXIBLE, NON-RIGID MATERIAL, DESPITE DILATION." GOOD FAITH EFFORTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPORTED DEVICE ISSUE AND TO ASSESS WHETHER ANY PATIENT HARM, INJURY, OR ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OCCURRED. A TOTAL OF THREE DOCUMENTED ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT THE CUSTOMER; HOWEVER, NO RESPONSE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. AS A RESULT, FURTHER EVALUATION OF DEVICE PERFORMANCE AND PATIENT IMPACT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24958424 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "THE CATHETER CANNOT BE PROPERLY CONNECTED/FITTED. THE SET WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM OR CONSEQUENCE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24922436 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K002507. 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-0351-2023 · Oct 27, 2022 · TerminatedArrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit fr use with 7 - 7.5 Fr Catheters, REF ASK-11242-UPM1; catheter introducer
- Z-0352-2023 · Oct 27, 2022 · TerminatedPressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Three-Lumen CVC Kit, REF numbers: a) ASK-42703-NS, b) ASK-42703-PCCH2, c) ASK-42703-PUPM1, d) ASK-45703-NS, e) ASK-45703-PAU, f) ASK-45703-
- Z-1323-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated(1) MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-11242-PHP; (2) Arrow MAC" Two- Lumen Central Venous Access Kit, Product Number:
- Z-2335-2017 · May 9, 2017 · TerminatedArrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit Introducer Catheter The Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Access device permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central ci
- Z-2284-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedArrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurate
- Z-2288-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedArrow(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduct
- Z-2298-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedQuickFlash Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
- Z-2303-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration. It may be in
- Z-2302-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedArterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions The Arrow Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to
- Z-2296-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedRadial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features The Arrow Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vess
- Z-2282-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedArrow VPS Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System)
- Z-2294-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedFemoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
- Z-2292-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · Terminated"Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product" The CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation thr
- Z-2277-2017 · Mar 20, 2017 · TerminatedPressure Injectable Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimi
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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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