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ARROW IPN036823Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · Arrowg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access 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

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 30801902122255), received between Apr 8, 2026 and Apr 8, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Advance” (1 report).

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

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K011761); 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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-2385-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Advance1
  • Unraveled Material1

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.

  • MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Unraveled Material; Difficult to Advance

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "SPRING WIRE "UNRAVELING" DURING INSERTION. SPRING WIRE REMOVED FROM ADVANCER AND INSERTED STRAIGHT END, RAULERSON NOT USED, WIRE REPORTEDLY PULLED BACK THROUGH NEEDLE WHEN IT COULD NOT BE ADVANCED."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24815645 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K011761. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2555-2019 · Aug 6, 2019 · Terminated
    8.5 Fr. X 10 cm ARROW+gard Blue PSI Kit Cath-Gard for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr.Catheters Product Code: CDC-29803-1A - Product Usage: The MACTM Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Device wit
  • Z-1983-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · Terminated
    MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve and Sharps Safety Features for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product
  • Z-1324-2018 · Dec 22, 2017 · Terminated
    (1) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21142-RH; (2) Arrowg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Centra
  • Z-1000-2018 · Nov 27, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue MAC" Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit Product Usage: The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of disease
  • Z-1002-2018 · Nov 27, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROWg+ard Blue Product Usage: The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous
  • Z-2333-2017 · May 9, 2017 · Terminated
    1) ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit 2) ARROWg+ard Blue PSI Kit 3) ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit 4) ARROWg+ard Blue PSI Kit The MACT
  • Z-2825-2015 · Aug 27, 2015 · Terminated
    Arrow Kits with Medtronic Covidien 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes
  • Z-0066-2015 · Aug 6, 2014 · Terminated
    Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) with BD Medical Posiflush 10mL Saline Flush Syringe.
  • Z-0783-2010 · Nov 24, 2009 · Terminated
    MAC (TM) Two Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue (R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with

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