Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18967 |
| Brand Name: | Arrow Internatinal PICC Kts with Peel-Away Sheath Component |
| Model: | AH-CA-05041-HP, AH-CA-05052-HP, AH-PI-01451-LS, AH-PK-01451-WS |
| Affected: | 23F14B0844, 23F14L0810, 23F14K1361, 23F14M0484, 23F14J1048, 23FJ0076, 23F15D0882, 23F150193, 23F14J0437, 23F14B0935, 23F14H1535. 23F15A0278, 23F15D0907, 23F14D0042 and 23F15D0284. |
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| Recalling Organisation: | InterMed Medical Ltd 71 Apollo Drive Albany AUCKLAND 1311 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 333 444 |
| Manufacturer: | Arrow International Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is recalling certain lots of products due to the possibility that the catheter peel-away component hub tabs may prematurely detach when the practitioner begins to peel apart the sheath body from the catheter. Although the issue does not pose a significant risk to the patient, it may cause a delay in treatment when placing the catheter. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/8/2015 |
