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ARROW IPN036749Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · ARROW(R) PICC powered by ARROW(R) VPS(R) Stylet · Class 2 · Implant

All models of ARROW (1494)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 50801902123683), received between Aug 4, 2021 and Aug 4, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

10 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121941); 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.

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.

  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2021Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

    THE COMPLAINT IS REPORTED AS: EXTENSION LINE AT HUB IS KINKED. LINE HAD BEEN IN FOR 100 DAYS. NO PATIENT INJURY OR COMPLICATION REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION IS REPORTED AS FINE. IT WAS REPORTED THERAPY WAS DELAYED WITHOUT HARM TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12276033 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K121941. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2591-2023 · Aug 10, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Stylet, REF CDC-35552-VPS; Catheter: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter
  • Z-0690-2018 · Oct 17, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet
  • Z-0601-2018 · Jul 25, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet, Product Codes: CDC-35052-VPS and CDC-35041-VPS. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
  • Z-0181-2018 · Jun 1, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet The Pressure Injectable PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, bloo
  • Z-0180-2018 · Jun 1, 2017 · Terminated
    ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet The Pressure Injectable PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, bloo
  • Z-0207-2016 · Oct 16, 2015 · Terminated
    ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrow PICC powered by Arrow VPS
  • Z-2462-2015 · Jul 30, 2015 · Terminated
    PICC Kits with Peel-Away Sheath Component; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound Product Usage: catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound
  • 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-1030-2015 · Jan 9, 2015 · Terminated
    Arrow Select Kits (ASK), Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) and Arterial Catheterization Kit (NA) with Biopatch Dressing
  • Z-1494-2014 · Mar 24, 2014 · Terminated
    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet Catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS, peripherally inserted central catheter.

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