Arrow International Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2336-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 11, 2018

Date Posted: July 11, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2336-2018

Event ID: 80227

Reason for Recall:

The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1200

Code Information:

71F18A0682

Distribution Pattern:

Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated