Arrow International Inc Arrow Single Lumen CVCs (Central Venous Catheters) Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Arrow Single Lumen CVCs (Central Venous Catheters)
Brand
Arrow International Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots of Product codes listed in Z-1489-2009.
Products Sold
All lots of Product codes listed in Z-1489-2009.
Arrow International Inc is recalling Arrow Single Lumen CVCs (Central Venous Catheters) due to Leakage: Material not lipid resistant, may crack and/or leak. Use of this device with lipid containing solutions or 70% isopropyl alcohol may cause l. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Leakage: Material not lipid resistant, may crack and/or leak. Use of this device with lipid containing solutions or 70% isopropyl alcohol may cause leakage or air embolism.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Arrow International issued a letter dated 2/18/09 to all customers informing them of the problem and if a lipid resistant stopcock is required to contact the firm for replacements. New labels state: Warning - do not use with lipid containing solutions or 70% isopropyl alcohol, as these solutions may cause leakage or air embolism.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026