Arrow International, Inc.
FDA adverse event reports naming Arrow International, Inc. as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: ARROW INTERNATIONAL, INC..
- Total reports
- 2,759
- Deaths
- 80
- Injuries
- 1,679
- Malfunctions
- 966
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2009–2023. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Top device categories
- System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And ControlDSP1,419
- Catheter, Intravascular, DiagnosticDQO348
- Anesthesia Conduction KitCAZ170
- Introducer, CatheterDYB114
- Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 DaysFOZ109
- Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, IntravascularLJT107
- Pump, Infusion, Implanted, ProgrammableLKK89
- Catheter, Flow DirectedDYG72
- Catheter, PercutaneousDQY66
- Catheter, EmbolectomyDXE65
Recent recalls
- 2024-09-26Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial Access Kit, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04001-VAMC1; (4) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BHS; (5) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BID; (6) Arrow Arterial Line Kit, 20 Ga., 12 cm. catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HMC; (7) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HOA; (8) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm. catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-KSD; (9) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-LOL; (10) Arrow Radial Catheterization, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MHS; (11) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, 018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MIB3; (12) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring- wire guide, REF ASK-04020-PRH; (13) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-UOIL; (14) Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 3.81 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04220-KSP; and (15) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45/12 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04500-HFH4.
Reports have been received regarding open seals on the packaging.
- 2024-06-03Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit: a) REF IAB-05830-LWS; b) REF IAB-05840-LWS; c) REF IAB-05850-LWS
Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest as: -failure of the intra-aortic balloon to completely inflate over its full length -damaged or broken central lumen in the segment contained within the balloon -helium loss or blood in the helium pathway.
- 2024-06-03Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Arrow UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-06830-U; b) REF IAB-06840-U; c) REF IAB-06850-U
Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest as: -failure of the intra-aortic balloon to completely inflate over its full length -damaged or broken central lumen in the segment contained within the balloon -helium loss or blood in the helium pathway.
- 2024-06-03Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-05840-U
Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest as: -failure of the intra-aortic balloon to completely inflate over its full length -damaged or broken central lumen in the segment contained within the balloon -helium loss or blood in the helium pathway.
- 2024-03-21Open, ClassifiedProcess control
ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W
Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.
- 2023-10-05Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Precision Stylet, REF CDC-45552-VPS2; Catheter: Percutaneous Implanted Long-Term Intravascular Catheter Stylet: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
- 2023-10-05Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Arrow ErgoPack Complete, Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Four-Lumen CVC, REF CDC-42854- PCN1A; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
- 2023-10-05Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Four-Lumen CVC, REF CDC-45854-P1A; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
- 2023-10-05Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Arrow ErgoPack Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Three-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS TipTracker Stylet, REF CDC-45563-TTS; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
- 2023-09-15Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Arrow ErgoPack Pressure Injectable One-Lumen PICC, REF CDC-05541-HPK1A; catheter, intravascular
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
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