CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Jun 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded recalled by Arrow International

Arrow International is recalling Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded with Arrow¿ VPS" Precision Stylet Product, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Apr 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch Code:23F18A0307, 23F18K0604
Quantity recalled279 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1810-2019
FDA event ID
82865
Recalling firm
Arrow International, Reading, PA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Apr 2019
FDA classified
15 Jun 2019
Reported
26 Jun 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

23 Apr 2019Recall initiated by company
15 Jun 2019Classified by FDA+53 days
26 Jun 2019Published in enforcement report+11 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Lidstock states the incorrect expiration date for the product

Product as listed by the FDA

Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded with Arrow¿ VPS" Precision Stylet Product Code: CDC 45063 VPS2

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Foreign:

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded with Arrow¿ VPS" Precision Stylet Product recalled?

Yes. Arrow International recalled Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC pre loaded with Arrow¿ VPS" Precision Stylet Product on 23 Apr 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1810-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Lidstock states the incorrect expiration date for the product

Which lots are affected?

Batch Code:23F18A0307, 23F18K0604

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Foreign:

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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