FDA-Device2026-06-24Class IPROCESSING DEFECT
Arrow International arterial catheter kits recalled for potentially compromised injectable medications
Arrow International catheter kits recalled for drug quality issues
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.
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.
Who it affects
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-2391-2026More Arrow recalls
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