Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16809 |
| Brand Name: | Arrow Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheters |
| Model: | Models: CS-22854-E, CS-12854-E, CS-15854-E, CS-25854-E,CS-42854-E,ASK-22854-IM |
| Affected: | Various |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | InterMed Medical Ltd 71 Apollo Drive Albany AUCKLAND 1311 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 333 444 |
| Manufacturer: | Arrow International Inc |
| Issue: | Arrow International, Inc. ("Arrow") is notifying customers that there is a low level of occurrence (<0.02%) of the lumen exit and lumen size on the extension line being misprinted on central venous catheters (CVCs). As an example, the distal lumen may be printed with the word 'medial 18 GA' instead of 'distal 16GA'. The misprint does not impact the use of the product including use of individual lumens for infusion, blood draws, etc. The colour coding of all hubs is correct and corresponds to the Arrow system: White = Proximal Lumen; Grey = Medial Lumen 1; Blue = Medial Lumen 2; Brown = Distal Lumen. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/7/2014 |
