Arrow recalls percutaneous sheath kits lacking central line insertion checklists, which may lead to procedural errors during catheter placements.
Products do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Arrow is recalling percutaneous sheath introducer kits that do not include essential safety checklists for central line insertions. This could lead to procedural errors if clinicians skip critical steps during cath: catheter placement.
The kits lack required checklists that guide clinicians through safe central line insertion procedures. Without these tools, errors during catheter placement could occur, potentially leading to complications.
Healthcare professionals using these kits for central line insertions are most at risk. Patients receiving central line procedures may be affected if the checklists are skipped.
Check for the model number ASK-29803-SJH or 13F16K0136 on the kit packaging. These kits were sold for use with 7.5-8 Fr. catheters.
Verify if the kit includes the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or Central Line Insertion Checklist.
The kits do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or Central Line Insertion Checklist, which are tools to guide safe central line insertions.
Check if the kit includes the required checklists. If not, contact Arrow for guidance.
The recall is for missing checklists that could lead to procedural errors, but no specific injury risk is stated.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1160-2018 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1160-2018 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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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.
