# FDA recall Z-2336-2018

> **Arrow International Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-05-11.

## Product

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E    Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

## Reason for recall

The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

## Distribution

Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2336-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Arrow International Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-05-11
- **Report date:** 2018-07-11
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-20

- **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-2336-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2336-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2336-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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