Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Recalled by Arrow International Inc Due to Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports...

Date: March 20, 2017
Company: Arrow International Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Arrow International Inc directly.

Affected Products

Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum pressure of pressure injector equipment used with the An-owEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC may not exceed 300 psi. Chlorag+ard Technology treatment on the external surface of the catheter body as well as the entire fluid pathway of the catheter has been shown to be effective in reducing microbial colonization and thrombus accumulation on catheter surfaces. Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic effectiveness were evaluated using in vitro and in vivo test methods and no correlation between these testing methods and clinical outcome has currently been ascertained. It is not intended to be used for the treatment of existing infections or vein thrombosis

Quantity: unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394

Why Was This Recalled?

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Arrow International Inc

Arrow International Inc has 431 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report