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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class I · 2026

Arrow, Arrowg+Ard and Arrowg+Ard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter

K071538510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 30, 200786-day reviewClass II21 CFR 880.5200Recalls 54 (5 Class I)

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Arrow International, Inc. · FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days

Cleared on Aug 30, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K862056 (Arrow Intl., Inc., 1986) and 5 other predicates after an 86-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 2000. 6 of the 38 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 14 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 54 times, including 5 Class I recalls.

Decided
Aug 30, 2007
Review
86 days
Class
Class II
Product code
FOZ
Recalls
54 (5 Class I)
Predicates
6

Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K001901 (2000). 23 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). 14 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 6 of the 38 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2000: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall11997: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall11989: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall12005: 2 other ancestors2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor1983: 1 other ancestor2001: 2 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor2016: 4 descendants cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12012: 2 descendants cleared2009: 1 descendant cleared2019: 1 descendant cleared2015: 1 descendant cleared2013: 1 descendant cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12018: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant clearedK001901 · Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline Catheter, Model 3134135 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · recalledK012902 · Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath Dual Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3246100 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001K031129 · Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc · C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003K033389 · Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · recalled×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K050185 (2005), K051417 (2005), K051991 (2005) K061179 · Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular Catheter · C.R. Bard, Inc. · 200619801990200020102020
  1. Root · 8 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
  2. 7 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
  3. 6 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
  4. 5 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
  5. 4 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
  6. 3 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
  7. 2 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
  8. 1 generation backK061179 Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006
  9. This deviceK071538 Arrow, Arrowg+Ard and Arrowg+Ard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable…Arrow International, Inc. · 2007
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK121501 Arrow Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (Jacc)Arrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2012
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK190855 BD Acute Central LineBard Access Systems, Inc. (Bard Has Joined Bd) · 2019
  12. Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK132133 CG+ Arrow Jacc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2013 · Recalled (Class I)
  13. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK091709 Multi-Med Central Venous Catheters, Models: M3720HKIC, M4820HKICEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2009
  14. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK160645 PreSep Oligon Oximetry CatheterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2016

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Descendants cleared per year

2009: 12012: 22013: 12015: 12016: 42018: 12019: 12020: 12023: 12025: 1
2009high 4 (2016) · low 0 (2010)2026

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 14 · See all
  • K121501Arrow Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (Jacc)Arrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2012 · cites it directly4descendants
  • K190855BD Acute Central LineBard Access Systems, Inc. (Bard Has Joined Bd) · 2019 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K132133CG+ Arrow Jacc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2013 · 2 generations on3descendants
  • K091709Multi-Med Central Venous Catheters, Models: M3720HKIC, M4820HKICEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2009 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K160645PreSep Oligon Oximetry CatheterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2016 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−8K001901Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline…C.R. Bard, Inc.20002
−7K012902Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc.2001—
−6K031129Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc.2003—
−5K033389Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc.20041
−4K050185Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc.2005—
−3K0514176 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc.20051
−2K051991Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power LineC.R. Bard, Inc.2005—
−1K061179Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc.2006—
0 (this device)K071538Arrow, Arrowg+Ard and Arrowg+Ard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable Central Venous…Arrow International, Inc.2007—
+1K121501Arrow Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (Jacc)Arrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.)2012—
+1K190855BD Acute Central LineBard Access Systems, Inc. (Bard Has Joined Bd)2019—
+2K132133CG+ Arrow Jacc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.)2013Class I
+1K091709Multi-Med Central Venous Catheters, Models: M3720HKIC, M4820HKICEdwards Lifesciences, LLC2009—
+1K160645PreSep Oligon Oximetry CatheterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC2016—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198310
198611
198910
199011
199610
199710
199910
200021
200120
200310
200410
200520

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200910
201220
201311
201510
201641
201810
201910
202010
202310
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K071538, 2000–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Notable FDA decisions, review times and new Class I recalls. See an issue.

Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

6 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.

Top candidate predicates for a new FOZ device

  1. #1 K243403 BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter Systemscore 14.8 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (6)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex Tip
Summary page 1
…21 CFR 880.5200, Class 11 Legally marketed devices to Arrow Standard Multiple Lumen CVC with Blue FlexTip® which the device is (K862056, SE date 8/25/1986) substantially equivalent: ARROWg+ard Blue® CVC (K900263, SE date…
Arrow Intl., Inc.1986Class I
*K900263Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter
Summary page 1
…Blue FlexTip® which the device is (K862056, SE date 8/25/1986) substantially equivalent: ARROWg+ard Blue® CVC (K900263, SE date 7/24/1 990 and K962577, SE date 8/27/1997) ARROWg+…
Arrow Intl., Inc.1990Class I
*K962577Arrowgard Blue Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheter
Summary page 1
…is (K862056, SE date 8/25/1986) substantially equivalent: ARROWg+ard Blue® CVC (K900263, SE date 7/24/1 990 and K962577, SE date 8/27/1997) ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS® CVC…
Arrow Intl., Inc.19971
*K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheter
Summary page 1
…1 990 and K962577, SE date 8/27/1997) ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS® CVC (K993691, SE date 3/8/2000) Bard Access System, Inc PowerHickman (K0…
Arrow Intl., Inc.2000Class I
*K061179Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular Catheter
Summary page 1
…(K993691, SE date 3/8/2000) Bard Access System, Inc PowerHickman (K061 179, SE date 8/9/2006) Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter devices…
C.R. Bard, Inc.2006—
*K892530Catheters for Balloon Occlusion Femoral Angiograph
Summary page 1
…(K061 179, SE date 8/9/2006) Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter devices (K892530, SE date 9/26/1 989) Description of the device: The Arrow CVC have the following characteristics:…
Arrow Intl., Inc.19893

Also cleared against K862056: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (14)

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5 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K121501Arrow Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (Jacc)Arrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.)20124
K190855BD Acute Central LineBard Access Systems, Inc. (Bard Has Joined Bd)20193
K091709Multi-Med Central Venous Catheters, Models: M3720HKIC, M4820HKICEdwards Lifesciences, LLC20092
K160645PreSep Oligon Oximetry CatheterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC20161
K150109Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain…Arrow International (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.)20150

Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Apr 21, 2026Class IZ-2376-2026Nonconforming Material/ComponentLidocaine, 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…
Mar 11, 2026Class IIZ-1914-2026Process controlDue to receiving a notice from a supplier that the liquid adhesive was incorrectly manufactured
Jan 7, 2026Class IIZ-2123-2026Process controlMedline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues…
Aug 10, 2023Class IZ-0003-2024Under Investigation by firmThis recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
Aug 10, 2023Class IZ-0002-2024Under Investigation by firmThis recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
Oct 27, 2022Class IZ-0352-2023Process designThere is the potential for inadequate connection between the top and bottom housings of the Micro Clave Clear Connectors included in the Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit and the Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus…
Oct 27, 2022Class IZ-0351-2023Process designThere is the potential for inadequate connection between the top and bottom housings of the Micro Clave Clear Connectors included in the Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit and the Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus…
May 25, 2022Class IIZ-1604-2022Environmental controlFacility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1993-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1988-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1987-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1980-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1994-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1998-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1990-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1997-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-2000-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1991-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1996-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1979-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1992-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1989-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1995-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1981-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Apr 11, 2018Class IIZ-1999-2018Under Investigation by firmProduct sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.
Dec 22, 2017Class IIZ-1326-2018Process controlCertain lots of cardiovascular catheters may not be completely sealed and so sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-1005-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-1004-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-0994-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-1003-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-0995-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-0997-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-0998-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 27, 2017Class IIZ-0999-2018Error in labelingSome of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1159-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1162-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1166-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1164-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1163-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1161-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Nov 14, 2017Class IIZ-1165-2018Labeling mix-upsProducts do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.
Oct 17, 2017Class IIZ-0653-2018Process controlThese finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).
Oct 17, 2017Class IIZ-0655-2018Process controlThese finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).
Oct 17, 2017Class IIZ-0647-2018Process controlThese finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).
Oct 17, 2017Class IIZ-0649-2018Process controlThese finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).
Oct 17, 2017Class IIZ-0651-2018Process controlThese finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).
May 9, 2017Class IIZ-2330-2017PackagingArrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely sealed, which may compromise sterility.
Mar 17, 2017Class IIZ-1879-2017Process controlArrow International is recalling due to possible voids in the catheter hub, which could lead to an interlumen crossover.
Jun 2, 2016Class IIZ-2136-2016Process controlArrow is recalling these products due to the possibility that although the kit is labeled as containing a 20 cm catheter, a 16 cm catheter may be packaged in the kit.
Jan 2, 2015Class IIZ-1082-2015Process controlForeign material found within the kits. The foreign material, white or black particles and/or thread, is visible and can beidentified by the user.

Relatives with a Class I recall

Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.

  • K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K900263Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 1990 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 1990 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
  • K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex TipArrow Intl., Inc. · 1986 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K132133CG+ Arrow Jacc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2013 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K153423CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet, CG+ Arrow JACCArrow International, Inc. (Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 7 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
  • 12 of the 23 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K121501 (Arrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.), 2012) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K862056.

How does its category compare?

All FOZ devices

FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · FOZ

11in 2025

2007: 62008: 92009: 92010: 32011: 62012: 132013: 42014: 92015: 102016: 92017: 92018: 12019: 82020: 102021: 42022: 82023: 92024: 62025: 112026 (partial year): 7
2007high 13 (2012) · low 1 (2018)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · FOZ

91in 2025

2007: 159 days median2008: 103 days median2009: 30 days median2010: 28 days median2011: 132 days median2012: 122 days median2013: 104 days median2014: 99 days median2015: 107 days median2016: 63 days median2017: 51 days median2019: 140 days median2020: 191 days median2021: 242 days median2022: 183 days median2023: 129 days median2024: 190 days median2025: 91 days median2026 (partial year): 203 days median
2007high 242 (2021) · low 28 (2010)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · FOZ

4in 2023

2007: 162009: 232010: 1152013: 22014: 42016: 3, 1 Class I2017: 222018: 42019: 32020: 32021: 12022: 4, 2 Class I2023: 4, 2 Class I2026 (partial year): 2
2007high 115 (2010) · low 0 (2008)2026

Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · FOZ

5,110in 2025

2007: 3742008: 4222009: 5082010: 3702011: 7862012: 5602013: 6402014: 8152015: 7292016: 9252017: 1,9662018: 3,3052019: 4,3652020: 3,7972021: 4,6742022: 4,1332023: 4,4302024: 4,7722025: 5,110
2007high 5,110 (2025) · low 370 (2010)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code FOZ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007615916374
200891030422
200993023508
2010328115370
201161320786
2012131220560
201341042640
20149994815
2015101070729
20169633 (1)925
2017951221,966
20181—43,305
2019814034,365
20201019133,797
2021424214,674
202281834 (2)4,133
202391294 (2)4,430
2024619004,772
2025119105,110
202672032—

What is it indicated for?

The ARROWg+ard Blue® antimicrobial catheter is indicated to permit short-term (<30 day) central venous access for the treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access, including, but not limited to the following: * Lack of usable peripheral IVsites * Central venous pressure monitoring * Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) * Infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy * Frequent blood sampling or receiving blood transfusions/blood…

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The ARROWg+ard Blue® antimicrobial catheter is indicated to permit short-term (<30 day) central venous access for the treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access, including, but not limited to the following:

* Lack of usable peripheral IVsites

* Central venous pressure monitoring

* Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

* Infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy

* Frequent blood sampling or receiving blood transfusions/blood products

* Injection of contrast media

When used for pressure injection of contrast media, do not exceed the maximum indicated flow rate for each catheter lumen. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the pressure injectable CVC may not exceed 400psi.

The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS® antimicrobial multiple-lumen catheter is indicated to permit shodt-term (<30 day) central venous access for the treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access, including, but not limited to the following:

* Replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

* Lack of usable peripheral IV sites

* Central venous pressure monitoring

* Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

* Infusion of incompatible medications

* Multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy

* Frequent blood sampling or receiving blood transfusions/blood products

* Infusions that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or infusions that have divergent pH values

* Injection of contrast media

When used for pressure injection of contrast media, do not exceed the maximum indicated flow rate for each catheter lumen. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the pressure injectable CVC may not exceed 400psi.

The Arrow catheter is indicated to permit short-term (<30 day) central venous access for the treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access, including. but not limited to the following:

* Replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

* Lack of usable peripheral IV sites

* Central venous pressure monitoring

* Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

* Infusion of incompatible medications

* Multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy

* Frequent blood sampling or receiving blood transfusions/blood products

* Infusions that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or infusions that have divergent pH values

* Injection of contrast media

When used for pressure injection of contrast media, do not exceed the maximum indicated flow rate for each catheter lumen. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the pressure injectable CVC may not exceed 400psi.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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Record history
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