Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36741 |
| Brand Name: | Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade and Retrograde Chronic |
| Model: | Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter and Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Retrograde Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter |
| Affected: | Multiple Product codes |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Teleflex Medical New Zealand OFFICE 011, 110 CARLTON GORE ROAD Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 027 476 4009 |
| Manufacturer: | Arrow International LLC (Subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) |
| Issue: | 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. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/4/2026 |
