FDA-Device2026-06-24Class IPROCESSING DEFECT

Arrow International arterial catheter kits recalled for potentially compromised injectable medications

OTHERNationwide distributionMedical devices

What this means

Arrow International included lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline solutions from a supplier with documented quality problems in multiple arterial catheter kits and sets. The supplier's medications showed signs of ineffectiveness, and if sterility was compromised, the kits could cause serious injury when used.

Check if your facility has any of the affected Arrow International catheter kits listed in this recall.
Stop using affected lots immediately and quarantine them.
Contact your supplier or Arrow International for instructions on replacement or disposal.
Review patient records if any affected kits were used and consult your medical team.

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The agency's original wording

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.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

None reported

Sold states

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 count

491,489

Manufactured in

3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC, United States

Products

Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/AK-04020-SPC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04020-MW; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM5; CATH SL 20 GA X 5 CM HYDROPHILIC/ASK-00520-JH; CATH S-L 20 GA X 5 CM HYDROPHILIC/ASK-00520-UHC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA x 5IN/ASK-00820-CL; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM X 12 CM/ASK-00820-WC; ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/ASK-01218-HM; SAC KIT: 20 GA X 12CM/ASK-01220-HMH; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 12CM/ASK-01220-NWM; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20 GA X 12 CM/ASK-01220-UH; ARTERIAL CATH: 18 GA X 6 1/2IN/ASK-01618-AU; RA CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6 IN/ASK-01618-CL; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6 1/2 IN/ASK-01618-JH; ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/ASK-01618-PH; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6 1/2IN/ASK-01618-RU; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-HF; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6 IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-NS; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-ST; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 1/2 IN (3.81 CM)/ASK-04120-BGH; ART/VESS CATH KIT:20GAX4.45CM/20GAX12CM/ASK-04500-SM; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/ASK-04500-UCH; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/ASK-04510-EUH2; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20GA X 5IN (12CM)/ASK-04510-MS4; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/ASK-04510-UPM; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5CM/SAC-00520-1A; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5CM/SAC-00520-X1A; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 22GA X 5CM/SAC-00522-1A ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 22 GA X 5CM/SAC-00522-X1A; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 8CM/SAC-00820-1A; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 8CM/SAC-00820-X1A; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 12CM/SAC-01218-1A; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 12CM/SAC-01218-X1A; SAC KIT: 20 GA X 12CM/SAC-01220-1A; SAC KIT: 20 GA X 12CM/SAC-01220-X1A; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 16CM/SAC-01618-1A; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 16CM/SAC-01618-X1A; ACCESS TRAY/UM-04018; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM/ASK-04020-ABM; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-BGH; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/ASK-04020-LOL; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MHS; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MIB3; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/ASK-04020-PMC1; RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/ASK-04020-URMC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 1/2 IN (3.81 CM)/ASK-04220-FMH1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM/NA-04020-1A; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM W BIO/NA-04020-B; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM W CHG/NA-04020-C; VESSEL CATH KIT: 20 GA X 5IN (12 CM)/ASK-04550-NYP; CVC KIT: 16 GA X 8 IN (20 CM)/ASK-04300-PHP1; CVC KIT: 16 GA X 8 IN (20 CM)/ASK-04301-TJ; ARTERIAL ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-VAMC1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/ASK-04020-WBH

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2391-2026

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