Teleflex Recalls Vectorflow Catheter Products
Summary
Arrow International LLC, a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, has initiated a voluntary recall for certain lots of Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Products (11 model numbers including CS-15232-VF, CS-15232-VFIM, CS-15232-VFI, CS-15232-VFM, CS-15552-VFI, CS-15192-VFIM, CS-15192-VFM, CS-15422-VFI, CS-15192-VFI, CS-15272-VF, and CS-15312-VFI). The recall was triggered by a supplier-initiated recall of the Merit 16f dual-valved splittable sheath introducer component, included in impacted Arrow hemodialysis kits and sets, due to reports that the sheath introducer may not split as intended due to a design-related issue. Health Canada classified this as a Type II recall on April 14, 2026, under identification number RA-81915.
“in some cases the sheath introducer may not split as intended due to a design related issue.”
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What changed
Health Canada issued a Type II medical device recall for Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Products manufactured by Arrow International LLC (a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated). The recall affects 11 product model numbers and was triggered by a supplier-initiated recall from Merit Medical Systems, Inc. regarding the Merit 16f dual-valved splittable sheath introducer component, which may fail to split as intended due to a design-related issue.
Healthcare facilities and catheterization labs that use these products should verify whether they have any affected lots in stock and contact the manufacturer directly for return or replacement instructions. The lot numbers span more than 10 batches, and facilities should obtain specific lot information by contacting Arrow International LLC at their Morrisville, North Carolina address.
What to do next
- Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
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Health product recall
Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product
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Arrow International Llc Subsidiary Of Teleflex Incorporated
Last updated
2026-04-23
Summary
Product Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product Issue Medical devices - Performance What to do Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15232-VF *) |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15232-VFIM |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15232-VFI |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15232-VFM *) |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15552-VFI |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15192-VFIM |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15192-VFM *) |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15422-VFI |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15192-VFI |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15272-VF *) |
| Vectorflow Antegrade Catheterization Product | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | CS-15312-VFI |
Issue
Teleflex has initiated a voluntary recall for certain lots of the above-mentioned products due to receipt of a supplier-initiated recall of the Merit 16f dual-valved splittable sheath introducer component, which is included in impacted arrow hemodialysis kits and sets. According to the recall notice issued by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.' (Merit), in some cases the sheath introducer may not split as intended due to a design related issue.
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Original published date:
2026-04-23
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - Gastroenterology and urology Companies Arrow International Llc Subsidiary Of Teleflex Incorporated
3015 Carrington Mill Blvd., Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 27560
Published by Health Canada Audience General public Healthcare Industry Recall class Type II Recall date
2026-04-14
Identification number RA-81915
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