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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published November 14, 2018

Arrow CVC 2 Lumen Pediatric Set: Incorrect Priming Volume Hazard

Arrow recalls pediatric central venous catheter sets with incorrect priming volume and flow rates. Affected units sold in specific lots; contact Arrow for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0723-2019Medical deviceArrow ›
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Recalling firmArrow International Inc2400 Bernville Rd · Reading, PA 19605-9607
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What happened, in plain English

Arrow is recalling pediatric central venous catheter sets that have incorrect priming volume and flow rates as stated on the lidstock. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures if the device is used without correction. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69476-arrow-cvc-2-lumen-pediatric-set-incorrect-priming-volume-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69476-arrow-cvc-2-lumen-pediatric-set-incorrect-priming-volume-hazard · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0723-2019

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“Arrow CVC 2 Lumen Pediatric Set: Incorrect Priming Volume Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69476-arrow-cvc-2-lumen-pediatric-set-incorrect-priming-volume-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-0723-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0723-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The lidstock provides incorrect priming volume and flow rates, which could lead to improper use during medical procedures. This might cause complications if the device is used without adjusting for the errors.

Who’s affected

Healthcare providers using the Arrow CVC 2 Lumen Pediatric Set for short-term central venous access. Patients receiving treatments like chemotherapy or blood transfusions are at risk if the device is used incorrectly.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Arrow CVC 2 Lumen, Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Cauterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, 4 Fr 2 Lumen 5cm'. Affected units are in lots 14F18F0336 and 14F18E0121.

  • Brand
    Arrow
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Lot

    Identify the lot number on the product packaging; affected lots are 14F18F0336 and 14F18E0121.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

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FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) distribution to state of: FL and to countries of: Argentina, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Peru.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Nov 14, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: Jan 11, 201923. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jan 23, 201934. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 4, 2020420182020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0723-2019 (November 14, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0723-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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