Arrow ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Catheter Recall: Missing Lot Number and Expiration Info
Arrow recalls ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheters with missing lot numbers and expiration dates. These catheters may not be safe for use due to incomplete labeling.
Lower-risk recall
Certain lots may be missing information at the bottom of the lid including the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
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What happened, in plain English
Arrow is recalling certain ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheters that may have missing lot numbers, expiration dates, and UDI information. This could lead to improper use and potential safety risks if the catheter is not properly identified. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72245-arrow-arrowg-ard-blue-plus-catheter-recall-missing-lot-number.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72245-arrow-arrowg-ard-blue-plus-catheter-recall-missing-lot-number · Updated August 31, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1152-2018
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“Arrow ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Catheter Recall: Missing Lot Number and Expiration Info.” GovInfoNow, updated August 31, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72245-arrow-arrowg-ard-blue-plus-catheter-recall-missing-lot-number. Based on FDA recall #Z-1152-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1152-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter may have missing lot numbers, expiration dates, and UDI information at the bottom of the lid. This could prevent proper identification and tracking of the product, potentially leading to improper use or safety issues.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals who use the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter for venous access are likely affected. Patients receiving this catheter may be at risk if the missing information leads to incorrect use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lid of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter for the lot number, expiration date, and UDI information. The affected lots include 23F16H0744, 23F16J0072, and 23F17B0781.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labeling
Look for the lot number, expiration date, and UDI information on the lid of the catheter.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Florida.
FDA distribution: “United States in the state of FL.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- 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-1152-2018 (December 21, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1152-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 31, 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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