ARROW IPN035976Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · VPS G4(TM) Base Unit and Interface with Accessories · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30801902129230), received between May 4, 2022 and Mar 16, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (3 reports).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 16, 2023Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED "INACCURATE BULLSEYE". NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS REPORTED AS FINE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16552798 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2022Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
THE COMPLAINT IS REPORTED AS: "A BLUE BULLSEYE WAS OBTAINED DURING A PICC INSERTION USING OUR VPS G4 SYSTEM. APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS POST INSERTION, IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED HEART PALPITATIONS. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A CHEST X-RAY, WHICH READ THAT THE PICC WAS APPROXIMATELY 6CM DEEP AND NEEDED TO BE PULLED BACK." NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS REPORTED AS FINE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14274165 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2022Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
THE COMPLAINT IS REPORTED AS: "VPS G4 SYSTEM WAS USED DURING A PICC INSERTION. THE INSERTING CLINICIAN OBTAINED A BLUE BULLSEYE WHEN THE CATHETER WAS ADVANCED ONLY 10CM. THE BLUE BULLSEYE WAS REPORTED TO BE SUSTAINED THROUGH THE ENTIRE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PICC, UP TO THE 47CM MEASUREMENT." NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS FINE. AN X-RAY WAS OBTAINED TO CONFIRM PLACEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14273961 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.