# FDA recall Z-0468-2019

> **Arrow International Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-09-21.

## Product

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, 7 Fr., 3 Lumen, 20cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, Product Code CDC-45703-B1A - Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by the way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus  antimicrobial catheter is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use.

## Reason for recall

The products labeling contains inconsistencies.  In certain instances, the lidstock, banner card and shipper label state that the Spring Wire Guide (SWG) within is .032  rather than the correct SWG size .025 .  For other lots in scope the lidstock correctly states the SWG size .025  however the banner card states the incorrect SWG size .032 .

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, ID, IL, MI, NC, NJ, PA, and WI.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0468-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Arrow International Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-09-21
- **Report date:** 2018-11-21
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-23

- **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-0468-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0468-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-03 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0468-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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