Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published October 2, 2018

Arrow AutoFuser Pain Pump Recall: Possible Leaks Cause Reduced Pain Relief

Arrow recalls disposable pain control pumps with possible cracks in fill port connectors that may cause leaks, leading to reduced pain relief and needing extra medication.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0940-2019Medical device Arrow ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

Possible cracks on the body of the fill port connector, which may result in a leak. If the leak is identified while the user is filling the pump, there may be a delay while an alternative pump is located. If the leak goes undetected it may result in a reduced level of drug delivery to the patient and consequently a lower level of pain relief than that prescribed or expected. This may result in the need for other, additional analgesic drug administration.

Take action

Contact the company

Recalling firmArrow International Inc2400 Bernville Rd · Reading, PA 19605-9607

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Arrow is recalling disposable pain control pumps that may have cracks in the fill port connector. This could cause leaks during use, potentially reducing pain relief and requiring additional medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69675-arrow-autofuser-pain-pump-recall-possible-leaks-cause-reduced-pain.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69675-arrow-autofuser-pain-pump-recall-possible-leaks-cause-reduced-pain · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0940-2019

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“Arrow AutoFuser Pain Pump Recall: Possible Leaks Cause Reduced Pain Relief.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69675-arrow-autofuser-pain-pump-recall-possible-leaks-cause-reduced-pain. Based on FDA recall #Z-0940-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0940-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Oct. 2, 2018, that Arrow International Inc. is voluntarily recalling the AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR CPNB and Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump due to possible cracks on the fill port connector body. The hazard involves potential leaks that may result in reduced drug delivery and lower pain relief than prescribed.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Arrow
Product names: AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump
Product code: MVBXL- CPNB
Lot codes: 74A1801376, 74G1702799, 74A1801900, 74H1700167, 74A1802544, 74H1701111, 74B1700925, 74H1701796, 74C1701765, 74H1702406, 74D1700392, 74J1700193, 74D1701253, 74J1700680, 74D1701539, 74J1701583, 74D1702241, 74J1702180, 74E1700485, 74J1702742, 74E1701026, 74K1700635, 74E1701692, 74K1701435, 74E1702410, 74K1702040, 74F1700147, 74K1702604, 74F1701966, 74L1700203, 74F1702681, 74L1700932, 74F1703240, 74L1702112, 74G1700539, 74M1700833, 74G1701226, 74M1701615
Units affected: 38

The hazard

According to the FDA, possible cracks on the body of the fill port connector may result in a leak. If identified during filling, it may cause delays while an alternative pump is located; if undetected, it may result in reduced drug delivery and lower pain relief than prescribed, potentially requiring additional analgesic administration.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Arrow International Inc. has 52 other recalls on record since June 1, 2017. Recent brand recalls include the July 26, 2024, Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays recall for packaging open seals risk, the April 29, 2024, Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Catheter Kit recall for serious health consequences risk, and the Feb. 12, 2024, ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheter recall for arterial injury risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include the March 11, 2026, Arrow Pressure Injectable Catheters Recall and the March 11, 2026, Arrow Radial Artery Catheter Kit Recall, both for incorrect adhesive manufacturing, as well as the April 21, 2026, Arrow Recalls Arterial Line Kits with risk of serious injury from contaminated medication.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product codes listed in the recall notice: 74A1801376, 74G1702799, 74A1801900, and other codes provided. These pumps were sold with the specific product code MVBXL-CPNB.

Brand
Arrow
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 17 products

All 17 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-0940-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR CPNB, Product code MVBXL- CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1801376 74G1702799 74A1801900 74H1700167 74A1802544 74H1701111 74B1700925 74H1701796 74C1701765 74H1702406 74D1700392 74J1700193 74D1701253 74J1700680 74D1701539 74J1701583 74D1702241 74J1702180 74E1700485 74J1702742 74E1701026 74K1700635 74E1701692 74K1701435 74E1702410 74K1702040 74F1700147 74K1702604 74F1701966 74L1700203 74F1702681 74L1700932 74F1703240 74L1702112 74G1700539 74M1700833 74G1701226 74M1701615	38
Z-0941-2019	AF w/AS 550x 0.5 7 ml/hr, 5ml 30 LO CPNB, Product code MVAX30XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74F1700085 74F1703357	—
Z-0942-2019	AF550x5ML/H 2ML 60LO 6" CATH, 4.5" IN, Product code MT5060XLSK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1801889 74H1700171 74F1700183 74H1701903 74F1701965 74H1703133 74F1702678 74K1700663	8
Z-0943-2019	AF550x5ML/H 2ML 60LO 6" DUAL CATHS, 4.5", Product MT5060XLYK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74F1700794 74J1700676 74J1700190	3
Z-0944-2019	0F 550 x 8ML/HR 2ML 60LO CPNB, Product code MT8060XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1801899 74H1602701 74B1700146 74L1700201 74B1700921	5
Z-0945-2019	AF 550 x 5ML/H 6" CATH, 4.5" IN, Product code MC0050XLSK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74J1601025	1
Z-0946-2019	AF 550 x 5ML/H 6" DUAL CATHS, 4.5", Product code MC0050XLYK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1701422 74G1702788 74B1700142 74M1600770 74C1701810 74M1601742 74G1702049 74M1602233	8
Z-0947-2019	AF 550 x 5ML/H FH DL 30hole SAT C,4"IN, Product code MC0050XLYK2 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74B1700141 74K1602023 74J1601147 74L1602735 74J1602863	5
Z-0948-2019	AF 550 x 5ML/HR 2ML 60LO CPNB, Product code MT5060XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1700874 74G1702797 74F1700146 74H1701106 74F1701964	5
Z-0949-2019	AF 550 x 5ML/HR CPNB, Product code MC0050XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74C1601434 74E1602096 74C1602395 74F1602444 74C1703028 74F1700186 74D1700428 74G1702048 74D1701032	9
Z-0950-2019	AF 550 x 8ML/HR 2ML 15LO CPNBMT8015XL CP, Product code MT8015XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74B1602449	1
Z-0951-2019	AF 550x8ML/H 2ML 15LO 8.7" DUAL CATHS, 4, Product code MT8015XLYK10 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1701382 74H1701147 74B1602450 74J1600057 74B1701726 74L1601123 74F1701975 74L1702110	8
Z-0952-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 0.5-7 ml,w/Y site,DL CPNB, Product code MVAXL2Y CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74A1600493 74E1701689 74A1701278 74F1601947 74B1700147 74G1601342 74B1700922 74H1601292 74C1601403 74H1602005 74C1601458 74J1601528 74C1601839 74K1601040 74C1602928 74K1601957 74C1702397 74L1601996 74D1600766 74L1602670 74E1600739 74M1501120 74E1601599 74M1600311 74E1700481 74M1600671	26
Z-0953-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 1-14 ml/hr, 5ml30 LOCPNB, Product code MVBX30XLCPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74M1500647 74G1702789	2
Z-0954-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 2ML-15LO CPNB, Product code MVBT15XL-CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74B1702339 74H1601294 74D1701102 74H1700162 74D1702253 74H1701109 74E1701025 74H1701794 74F1700780 74J1700192 74F1701946 74J1700678 74G1600394 74J1701748 74G1700546 74K1702039 74G1701177 74L1700931 74G1702054	19
Z-0955-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 2ML-30LO CPNB, Product code MVBT30XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74H1701904	1
Z-0956-2019	AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 5ML-60LO CPNB, Product code MVBX60XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump; 74E1702443	1

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Leaks
Inspect the fill port connector for cracks or leaks when filling the pump.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Arrow International for guidance on next steps if leaks are found.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3.1 years after the firm started it.

Oct 2, 2018Firm started the recall
Feb 25, 2019FDA classified it Class II
Mar 6, 2019Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Nov 12, 2021FDA terminated the recall

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

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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-0940-2019 (October 2, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0940-2019 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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