FDA Device recall Z-2363-2026
PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU
- FDA Device
- Class I
- ongoing
- Published 2026-06-24
On 2026-06-24 the FDA classified a Class I recall of PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU by Arrow International, citing lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited rep….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2363-2026 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2026-04-21 |
| Published | 2026-06-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Arrow International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU
Reason
Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Identifiers
| code_info | REF(Material)/UDI-DI/Lot(Batch): AK-00376/10801902197938, 10801902193275, 10801902197938, 10801902197952/33F24D0004, 33…REF(Material)/UDI-DI/Lot(Batch): AK-00376/10801902197938, 10801902193275, 10801902197938, 10801902197952/33F24D0004, 33F24E0166, 33F24G0318, 33F24J0486, 33F24K0083, 33F24L0725, 33F25A0453, 33F25A0610, 33F25C0749, 33F25C0906, 33F25E0031, 33F25G0075, 33F25H0007, 33F25H0719, 33F25J0739, 33F25J0817, 33F25L0462, 33F25M0954, 33F26B0949, 33F26C0575, 33F24A0016; ASK-00376-VCU/10801902193275, 10801902138788/33F24L0522, 33F24M0088, 33F25C0060, 33F25D0282, 33F25F0257, 33F25G0746, 33F25J0602, 33F24D0201 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2363-2026%22
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