Arrow International Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2279-2017)

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:

AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Multiple-Lumen Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSI's compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 20, 2017

Date Posted: June 14, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2279-2017

Event ID: 76937

Reason for Recall:

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Material number CDA-42703-P1A

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated