Device recall: PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU
Class I FDA enforcement event 98793. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Ongoing.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Class I, in the words of FDA
a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC started this device recall on 21 Apr 2026. The firm address in the FDA record is in Morrisville, NC. FDA put the recall in Class I. FDA event 98793 has 35 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 24 Jun 2026. The record gives the status Ongoing.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of VA, NY, UT, SC, LA, MN, PA, AZ, CA, MI, OH, FL, CT, KS, IL, TX, WI, GA, NC, MD, OR, AK, NH, IA, ND, OK, NM, AL, MA, KY, WA, AR, CO, IN, ME, TN,…
Recalling firm
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Morrisville, NC.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
35 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2363-2026 | PARACENTESIS KIT, REF: AK-00376, ASK-00376-VCU | 50,724 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2364-2026 | Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-SUH-S; ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-VM1; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx4CM NDL/AB-19604-KS; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx8CM NDL/AB-19608-KS; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 20G CTH, 18Gx8CM NDL/AB-20608-KS; STIMUCATH KIT: 19G CATH, 17G x 9CM NDL/AB-05060-PK; FLEXBLOCK ULTRASOUND KIT:… | 205,685 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2365-2026 | Description/REF: BIOPSY SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE KIT/ASK-09458-AH, ASK-09458-COC, ASK-09458-EUH, ASK-09458-SD, ASK-09458-VU | 14,840 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2366-2026 | Description/REF: PACING PSI KIT: 6 FR/AI-06210-KS, PACING PSI KIT: 5 FR 2-L/AI-07155-KS, PACING PSI KIT: 5 FR 2L/ASK-07155-UPM | 15,915 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2367-2026 | Description/REF: AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM BP/DLX-45563-VPSB; AGBA PICC G4 Stylet: 3L 6FR x 55CM TCG/DLX-45563-VPSC; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHD1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UCHS1; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-DU13; ARROW(R) VPS(R) ACCESS KIT/ASK-04001-UNHS1 | 11,358 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2368-2026 | Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/TJ-04020-1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 1/2IN/NA-04220-S1A; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/AK-04510-S; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 18 GA X 6IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-HUMC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 18 GA X 6 IN (16 CM)/ASK-04018-OH1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-BID; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X… | 785,999 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2369-2026 | Description/REF: PSI KIT: 7 FR X 4IN ANTIMICROBIAL/ASK-09701-UMH; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09803-OSU4; PSI/CVC KIT: 9 FR/7 FR X 6IN (16CM)/ASK-09903-AMC1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-CMC1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-OSU4; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10CM)/ASK-09903-PCMH1;… | 348,684 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2370-2026 | Description/REF: PI AGBA PICC KIT: 3L 6 FR X 40 CM W/VPS/ASK-44063-NS AGBA PICC/DELTA: 2L 5.5 FR X 50 CM/ASK-45052-NS AGBA PICC/DELTA KIT: 1L 4.5 FR X 55 CM/ASK-45541-MHBV PICC KIT: 2L 5.5 FR X 55 CM CG+ VPS/ASK-45552-RH AGBA PICC NaviCurve: 2L 5.5FR x 55CM BP/DLX-45552-CURVB AGBA PICC NaviCurve: 2L 5.5FR x 55CM… | 37,738 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2371-2026 | Description/REF: EPIDURAL CATHETER KIT: 19 GA X 90 CM/ASK-05502-VM1; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA/AK-05501; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/AK-05502; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/AK-05502D; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/AK-05503; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/AK-05503-L; SPINAL ANES/EPIDURAL CATH KIT/AK-05560;… | 1,525,831 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2372-2026 | Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2L 14 FR X 20 CM AGB CDC-25142-X1A | 1180 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2373-2026 | Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 8 FR X 11 CM/AK-11802-F; HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-22122; HEMODIALYSIS KIT 2L: 14 FR X 15CM AGB/AK-22142-CDC; HEMODIALYSIS KIT 2L: 14 FR X 20CM AGB/AK-25142-CDC; HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2L 14 FR X 15 CM/ASK-22142-UMD; HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2L 14 FR X 15… | 15,425 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2374-2026 | Description/REF: AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-PCDC; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-PCDC; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/CDC-15123-XP1A; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XP1A; AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XPN1A; AHDC AGB U-BEND KIT: 2-L 12 FR X 20 CM/CDC-25122-XN1A-U; LBCVC AGB KIT: 3-L 12 FR… | 4,270 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2375-2026 | Description/REF: PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 16 CM AGB+/ASK-42703-PNHS2; PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 20 CM AGB+/ASK-45703-PNHS2; PI CVC KIT: 4L 8.5 FR X 20 CM AGB+/ASK-45854-PNHS2 | 0 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2376-2026 | Description/REF: CVC/PSI KIT: 2 LUMEN 8 FR X 6 IN/ASK-42802-PLH; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-F; CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-F; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PMAH; 3L PI CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PNM; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-PUMH; MULTILUMEN PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 8… | 308,263 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2377-2026 | Description/REF: ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM6 RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/NA-04020-X1ASP ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-MS RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM/ASK-00820-UM1 VESSEL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5IN/AK-04550-S CVC KIT: 1-LUMEN 5 FR X 20 CM/AK-04301-SP CVC KIT: 16 GA X 6IN (16 CM)/AK-04306-SP CVC KIT: 16GA X 6… | 126,530 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2378-2026 | Description/REF: PI PICC: 3: 6FR x 55CM w CHG/ DLX-35563-HPKC; AGBA PICC: 2L 5.5 FR X 45 CM/ASK-44552-ABKB; AGBA PICC/DELTA KIT: 5.5 FR X 55 CM/ASK-45552-MHBV; AGBA PICC: 1L 4.5FR x 55CM w Biopatch/DLX-45541-HPKB; PICC/DELTA KIT: 2L 5.5 FR X 50 CM/ASK-45052-MC; AGBA PI PICC KIT: 1L 4.5FR 40CM/CDC-44041-HPK1A; AGBA PI… | 3,481 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2379-2026 | Description/REF: PI JACC KIT: 2L 5.5 FR X 15 CM CG+/ASK-41552-LTAC; PI JACC KIT: 3L 6 FR X 20 CM CG+/ASK-42063-LTAC; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 1-L 4.5 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41541-JX1A; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 2-L 5.5 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41552-JX1A; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 3-L 6 FR X 15 CM/CDC-41563-JX1A; AGBA PI JACC KIT: 1-L 4.5 FR X 20… | 1,516 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2380-2026 | Description/REF: PERITONEAL LAVAGE CATH KIT:8FR/AK-09000 | 7560 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2381-2026 | Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12122-F | 1,945 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2382-2026 | Description/REF: DRAINAGE KIT/AK-01600, DRAINAGE KIT/AK-01601, DRAINAGE KIT/ASK-01601-MM, THORACENTESIS KIT/AK-01000-T, THORACENTESIS KIT/AK-01000, THORACENTESIS KIT/ASK-01000-CHP, DRAINAGE KIT/ASK-01000-NW, THORACENTESIS KIT/ASK-01000-UPMS, PNEUMOTHORAX KIT/AK-01500, PNEUMOTHORAX KIT (NO HEIMLICH VALVE)/ASK-01500,… | 444,943 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2383-2026 | Description/REF: PACING/PSI KIT: 5 FR 2L/ASK-07155-MGU | 95 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2384-2026 | Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-JHH; ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-LMDTG; PI CVC KIT: 3 LUMEN 7 FR X 6 IN (16 CM)/ASK-12703-PSPH1; 3L CVC KIT: 7 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12703-WMC2; MULTILUMEN PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 20CM/ASK-15703-LMDT1; MULTILUMEN PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 20CM/ASK-15703-LMDTG1; MULTILUMEN PI CVC KIT: 3L 7 FR X 8… | 1,061,069 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2385-2026 | Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/GU-04020; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR/AK-09803-CDC; PSI KIT: 9 FR/AK-09903-CDC; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09810-PCMH1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-KH; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-PHP1; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-UPA; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-YNH; PSI… | 426,041 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2386-2026 | Description/REF: PARACENTESIS KIT/ASK-00376-JHH | 180 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2387-2026 | Description/REF: PI MIDLINE 2L: 5FR X 20CM/CDC-32052-MPKC | 90 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2388-2026 | Description/REF: HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15122-F, AHDC KIT: 3L 12 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12123-UOC1, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/ASK-12123-UPM, AHDC KIT: 3L 12 FR X 20 CM/ASK-15123-UOC1, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/ASK-15123-UPM, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/CDC-12123-P1A, AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16… | 62,719 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2389-2026 | Description/REF: SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-24090-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-24103-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASA-25090-SB; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT: 24 GA X 9 CM/ASK-24090-SA; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT: 25 GA X 9 CM/ASK-24090-SPH; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASK-25090-BIDMC; SPINAL ANESTHESIA KIT/ASK-25090-UF | 79,614 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2390-2026 | Description/REF: SAC KIT: 18 GA X 12CM W BIO/SAC-01218-B; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 12CM W CHG/SAC-01218-C; SAC KIT: 18 GA X 16CM W BIO/SAC-01618-B | 0 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2391-2026 | Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/AK-04020-SPC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04020-MW; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: SL 20 GA X 5 IN/ASK-04510-MM5; CATH SL 20 GA X 5 CM HYDROPHILIC/ASK-00520-JH; CATH S-L 20 GA X 5 CM HYDROPHILIC/ASK-00520-UHC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA x 5IN/ASK-00820-CL; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 8 CM X… | 491,489 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2392-2026 | Description/REF: ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-MC3 | 8,265 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2393-2026 | Description/REF: PSI KIT: 7 FR X 4 IN/ASK-09701-UP; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09803-OSU5; PSI KIT: 8.5 FR/ASK-09807-UC; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-HH2; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/ASK-09903-LMDTG; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 4 1/8 IN (10 CM)/ASK-09903-OSU5; PSI KIT: 9 FR X 10 CM/CDC-09903-1A; MAC KIT: 2L 9… | 72,354 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2394-2026 | Description/REF: MIDLINE CATHETER KIT: 3 FR X 20 CM/CDC-02031-MK1A; AM/AT PI MIDLINE 1L: 4.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41541-MPK1A; AM/AT PI MIDLINE 2L: 5.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41552-MPK1A; AGBA PI MIDLINE 1L: 4.5FR X 15CM/ASK-41541-VFHM; AGBA PI MIDLINE 1-L: 4.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41541-MPK; AGBA PI MIDLINE 1-L: 4.5FR X 15CM/CDC-41541-MPKB;… | 177,014 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2395-2026 | Description/REF: PICC ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-CG1 | 360 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2396-2026 | Description/REF: CVC KIT: 16 GA X 8IN/AK-04210, CVC KIT: 1-L 16 GA X 8IN (20 CM)/AK-04300, CVC KIT: 14 GA X 6 IN/CK-04711 | 35,540 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Z-2397-2026 | Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-1A; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-X1A; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-HCA; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-UPM; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/ASK-04020-HC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA X 5IN (12 CM)/ASK-04020-HMC; RADIAL ARTERY… | 310,606 | Class I | Ongoing | 24 Jun 2026 |
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Class I: The highest of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2026
- 572
- Share of these events in Class I
- 12%
- Product records in this event
- 35Median of the firm: 8
- Events of the firm on the register
- 3
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Product, REF: CS-15242-I, CS-15282-I, CS-15322-I | Device | Class I | 4 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Arrow Echogenic Introducer Needle REF ASK-04001-BWK2 UDI code: (01)10801902220315(17)261231(11)251210(10)33F25J0347 This | Device | Class II | 8 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-2363-2026The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 98793. https://recallregister.com/fda/i/98793/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of VA, NY, UT, SC, LA, MN, PA, AZ, CA, MI, OH, FL, CT, KS, IL, TX, WI, GA, NC, MD, OR, AK, NH, IA, ND, OK, NM, AL, MA, KY, WA, AR, CO, IN, ME, TN,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 98793?
- The event has 35 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
50,724
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2026 have the same class?
- 12% of the 572 device events that started in 2026 are in Class I.