Arrow-clark Vectorflow Antegrade And Retrograde Chronic

Summary Arrow International LLC is recalling Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade and Retrograde Chronic products distributed to hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories in New Zealand. The products must be returned to the supplier. This is a Class I recall, which is the most serious classification.

Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical New Zealand
Product
Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade and Retrograde Chronic. [Device]. Model: Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter and Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Retrograde Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter. Affected: Multiple Product codes
Reason
Use of a sheath introducer that does not split as intended during removal may result in immediate procedural complications, such, as resistance during withdrawal, prolonged procedure time, localised pain, minor bleeding, haematoma, or superficial tissue, injury. Application of excessive force during removal may lead to vessel wall injury or significant bleeding requiring medical or, surgical intervention.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-04-22
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5407ef2d-174c-410a-add6-00ecd8414bfb