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Arrow VPS access kits recalled for possible sterility risk

Arrow International recalled several PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) kits and stylets because they contain injectable medications from a supplier with quality issues. The medications—lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline—may be ineffective or contaminated, which could cause serious injury if used.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check if you have any affected PICC kits or stylets listed in this recall (lot numbers and model numbers available on FDA.gov).
  2. Do not use affected kits; contact your healthcare provider or hospital for replacements.
  3. Report any adverse effects or injuries to the FDA MedWatch program or your healthcare provider.
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Description/REF: AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM BP/DLX-45563-VPSB; AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM TCG/DLX-45563-VPSC; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHD1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHS1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-DU13; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UNHS1
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 35 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
11,358
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
Z-2367-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Description/REF: AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM BP/DLX-45563-VPSB; AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM TCG/DLX-45563-VPSC; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHD1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHS1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-DU13; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UNHS1 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. REF(Material)/UDI-DI/Lot(Batch): DLX-45563-VPSB/10801902193275/33F25C0704, 33F25D0316, 33F25D0627, 33F25M0094, 33F24L0860; DLX-45563-VPSC/10801902193275, 10801902208658, 10801902210118/33F25B0509, 33F25C0340, 33F25D0255, 33F25D0628, 33F25E0767, 33F25E0901, 33F25F0227, 33F25J0448, 33F25K0036, 33F26C0104, 33F26C0107, 33F24C0257; ASK-04001-UCHD1/10801902193275, 10801902219005/33F25H0415, 33F25J0349, 33F26B0440, 33F24L0396; ASK-04001-UCHS1/10801902193275, 10801902219067/33F24L1083, 33F25D0331, 33F25E0521, 33F25E0846, 33F25K0068, 33F25K0107, 33F25M0133, 33F26A1417, 33F26C0029, 33F24K0406; ASK-04001-DU13/10801902193275, 10801902201970/33F25B0514, 33F25C0703, 33F25F0090, 33F25F0124, 33F25H0421, 33F25J0197, 33F26A1372, 33F26B0850, 33F26C0369, 33R25A0227, 33F24K0314; ASK-04001-UNHS1/10801902193275, 10801902211887, 10801902158854/33F25A0229, 33F25C0714, 33F25D0390, 33F25E0847, 33F25G0244, 33F25M0129, 33F26A1139, 33F26C0370, 33F24E0400 Distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of VA, NY, UT, SC, LA, MN, PA, AZ, CA, MI, OH, FL, CT, KS, IL, TX, WI, GA, NC, MD, OR, AK, NH, IA, ND, OK, NM, AL, MA, KY, WA, AR, CO, IN, ME, TN, WY, NJ, SD, MS, MO, MT, DE, ID, NE, WV, RI, VT, NV, HI, DC, PR. Affected quantity: 11,358
Hazard
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.

35 products in this recall

Arrow kits with lidocaine and bupivacaine recalled for sterility risk

Arrow is recalling 35 kits and sets that contain lidocaine, bupivacaine, or 0.9% sodium chloride from a supplier that was itself recalled for quality issues. If the sterility of these water-based injectable drugs is compromised, it could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries. No injuries have been reported, and the products were distributed nationwide.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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