# FDA recall Z-0179-2018

> **Arrow International Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-06-01.

## Product

Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter  The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to the goal location which is to the cavo-atrial junction near the sino-atrial node

## Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.

## Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OR & SD

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0179-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Arrow International Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-06-01
- **Report date:** 2017-12-06
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-13

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Reading, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0179-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0179-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0179-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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