Arrow International recalls specific CVC kits containing lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline due to potential sterility problems that could cause serious injuries.
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.
Arrow International is recalling certain CVC (central venous catheter) kits that contain lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline. These kits may have sterility issues that could lead to serious or life-threatening infections if used improperly.
The kits contain medications that could become contaminated if the sterility is compromised. This contamination might lead to serious infections or life-threatening reactions when injected into the body.
Medical professionals and patients who use the recalled CVC kits for injections or IV treatments are at risk. Those with the specific model numbers listed in the recall are most affected.
Check for the model numbers AK-04210, AK-04300, or CK-04711 on the kits. The kits were sold with specific batch numbers and lot codes listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the kit (AK-04210, AK-04300, or CK-04711) to determine if it is recalled.
Reach out to Arrow International for guidance on next steps if the kit is recalled.
The kits contain lidocaine, bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride.
The supplier had quality issues that could compromise the sterility of the water-based injectable products.
If sterility is compromised, it could lead to serious or life-threatening infections.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2396-2026 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-2396-2026 from Arrow. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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