“Arrow Pneumothorax Kit Recall: Packaging Not Fully Sealed.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72695-arrow-pneumothorax-kit-recall-packaging-not-fully-sealed. Based on FDA recall #Z-1299-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1299-2018%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on 2017-10-24 that Arrow International Inc. is recalling Pneumothorax Kits because the product packaging may not be completely sealed, according to the FDA.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Arrow
Product: Pneumothorax Kit
Model numbers: AK 01500, CA 01500
The hazard
The recall is due to the risk that product packaging may not be completely sealed, according to the FDA.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arrow International Inc. has 52 other recalls on record since 2017-06-01. Other recent recalls of similar products include Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays (2024-07-26), Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit Recall (2024-04-29), ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheter Recall (2024-02-12), Arrow Medical Kits Recall (2026-04-21), Arrow Recalls Catheter Kits with Possible Drug Contamination Risk (2026-04-21), and Arrow Medical Drainage Kits Recall (2026-04-21).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the packaging for the model AK 01500. The product was sold in California and other regions. The recall covers specific medical kits used for pneumothorax treatment.
Brand
Arrow
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products
All 3 products in this recall
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1299-2018 (October 24, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1299-2018 to see it in context.
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