Arrow International Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0179-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to the goal location which is to the cavo-atrial junction near the sino-atrial node

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 1, 2017

Date Posted: December 6, 2017

Recall Number: Z-0179-2018

Event ID: 77589

Reason for Recall:

There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Lot/Batch Numbers: 23F16M0017

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OR & SD

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated