Arrow International Recalls AHDC Kits (Z-2374-2026)
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Arrow International, LLC is recalling 4,270 units of various AHDC and LBCVC kits nationwide due to inclusion of lidocaine, bupivacaine, and sodium chloride from a supplier with quality issues.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 2, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of certain kits containing lidocaine, bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness. If sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Which Products Are Affected
4,270 units of the following products distributed nationwide including VA, NY, UT, SC, LA, MN, PA, AZ, CA, MI, OH, FL, CT, KS, IL, TX, WI, GA, NC, MD, OR, AK, NH, IA, ND, OK, NM, AL, MA, KY, WA, AR, CO, IN, ME, TN, WY, NJ, SD, MS, MO, MT, DE, ID, NE, WV, RI, VT, NV, HI, DC, PR:
- AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/AK-12123-PCDC
- AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/AK-15123-PCDC
- AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 20 CM/CDC-15123-XP1A
- AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XP1A
- AHDC KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 25 CM/CDC-16123-XPN1A
- AHDC AGB U-BEND KIT: 2-L 12 FR X 20 CM/CDC-25122-XN1A-U
- LBCVC AGB KIT: 3-L 12 FR X 16 CM/CDC-22123-XN1A
Specific REF, UDI-DI, and lot numbers are listed in FDA recall Z-2374-2026. Classification: Class I. Recall initiation date: 20260421.
What You Should Do
Do not use affected kits. Contact the recalling firm ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC at 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560-5437 for return or refund instructions.
Why This Matters
Class I recall of 4,270 units distributed across the United States due to potential for serious or life-threatening injuries from compromised sterility or ineffective drugs.
Source
FDA recall Z-2374-2026, event ID 98793. https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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