FDA Device recall Z-1152-2018
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter permits venous access to cent…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-28
On 2018-03-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter permits venous access to cent… by Arrow International, citing certain lots may be missing information at the bottom of the lid including the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1152-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-12-21 |
| Published | 2018-03-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Arrow International |
| Distribution | FL |
Product
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. 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.
Reason
Certain lots may be missing information at the bottom of the lid including the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: 23F16H0744, 23F16J0072, 23F17B0781 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1152-2018%22
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