Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days (product code FOZ), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 48,609
- Deaths
- 139
- Injuries
- 6,400
- Malfunctions
- 40,545
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-05-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT TRIPLE LUMEN INSERTION, Model Number: DYNDM1031A
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
- 2026-04-22Open, ClassifiedProcess control
ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER REF ASK-42802-PLH UDI code: (01)10801902133110(17)261231(11)251211(10)33F25L0140 REF ASK-45703-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223675(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0143 REF ASK-42854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223668(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25L0144 REF ASK-45854-MGH UDI code: (01)10801902223699(17)261231(11)251209(10)33F25L0145 The Arrowg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the Arrowg+ard Blue Plus catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original Arrowg+ard Blue catheter has not been studied.
Due to receiving a notice from a supplier that the liquid adhesive was incorrectly manufactured
- 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date
COOK MEDICAL Cook Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Tray: Reference Part Number C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0003, Order Number G56424; Reference Part Number C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0018, Order Number G21053; Reference Part Number C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0042, Order Number G34914; Reference Part Number C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0047, Order Number G44431; Reference Part Number C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0048, Order Number G44432.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
- 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date
COOK MEDICAL Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Set: Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43983; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-ABRM-HC-CAH, Order Number G24754; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-LSC-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43986; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-PED-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43984; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-PED-ABRM-HC-CAH, Order Number G24752; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-401J-RSC-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43985; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-501J-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43995; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-501J-PED-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43996; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC, Order Number G43997; Reference Part Number C-UDLM-801J-ABRM-HC, Order Number G50817; Reference Part Number C-UQLM-1001J-ABRM-HC-RD, Order Number G51537; Reference Part Number C-UQLM-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-RD, Order Number G51539; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-ABRM-HC, Order Number G44005; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-ABRM-HC-CAH, Order Number G24803; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-LSC-ABRM-HC, Order Number G44008; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-PED-ABRM-HC, Order Number G44006; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC, Order Number G44007; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC-CAH, Order Number G24765; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD, Order Number G47825; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD-CAH, Order Number G24809; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD-P, Order Number G53599; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-LSC-ABRM-HC-RD, Order Number G47827; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-RD, Order Number G47829; Reference Part Number C-UTLM-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-RD-CAH, Order Number G24810.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
- 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date
COOK MEDICAL Spectrum Central Venous Tray: Reference Part Number C-UQLMYJ-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD, Order Number G44800; Reference Part Number C-UTLMYJ-701J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD, Order Number G44809; Reference Part Number C-UTLMYJ-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD, Order Number G44806; Reference Part Number C-UTLMYJ-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD, Order Number G44807.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
- 2026-02-17Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT TRIPLE LUMEN INSERTION, Model Number: DYNDM1031A
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
- 2025-06-23Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
REF: 381423, BD Insyte Autoguard, Shielded IV Catheter, 22GA X 1.00 IN (0.9 X 25 MM) 35mL/min, STERILEEO, RxONLY
Due to customer complaints, there is the possibility that catheter needle may be slow to retract or fail to retract.
- 2025-06-23Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
REF: 382633, BD Insyte Autoguard BC Winged, Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology, 20GA x 1.00 in (1.1x25 mm) 63 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
Due to customer complaints, there is the possibility that catheter needle may be slow to retract or fail to retract.
- 2025-06-23Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
REF: 381533, BD Insyte Autoguard Winged, Shielded IV Catheter, 20 GA x 1.00 in (1.1 x 25 mm) 65mL/min, STERILEEO,RxOnly
Due to customer complaints, there is the possibility that catheter needle may be slow to retract or fail to retract.
- 2025-06-23Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
REF: 381433, BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter, 20GA x 1.00 in (1.1x25 mm) 65 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
Due to customer complaints, there is the possibility that catheter needle may be slow to retract or fail to retract.
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