Arrow recalls pressure injectable multi-lumen catheter kits lacking central line insertion checklists. Missing guides may lead to errors during procedures.
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 pressure injectable multi-lumen catheter kits that don't include the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or Central Line Insertion Checklist. These missing tools could lead to errors during medical procedures if used without proper guidance.
The kits lack critical checklists and procedures guides meant to help clinicians follow safe insertion practices. Without these tools, medical errors could happen during procedures, potentially causing complications for patients.
Healthcare professionals using the catheter kits for central line insertions are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these kits may be affected if errors occur.
The kits have the model number ASK-45703-PNCB and part number 23F16H0802. They include the Blue FlexTip and ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Catheter with sharps safety features.
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 is a tool intended to guide clinicians in best practices during central line insertions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check if the kit includes the required checklists and procedures notes.
The recall record does not mention a risk of serious injury; it focuses on missing procedural guides that could lead to errors.
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Subject: Recall Z-1162-2018 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1162-2018 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.
