Z-1212-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Arrow International Inc — Reading, PA

FDA device recall Z-1212-2020 was initiated by Arrow International Inc on January 15, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: There is the potential for various failures with the LOR (loss of resistance) syringes included in the kits resulting in dural puncture with some also requiring a blood patch. The recall status is terminated (terminated March 17, 2023). Affected quantity: 343,105 total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 19, 2020
Initiation Date
January 15, 2020
Termination Date
March 17, 2023
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
343,105 total

Product Description

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code TI-05501-ME

Reason for Recall

There is the potential for various failures with the LOR (loss of resistance) syringes included in the kits resulting in dural puncture with some also requiring a blood patch.

Distribution Pattern

The products were distributed to the following US states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

Code Information

Lots: 71F19A1324 71F19C2255 71F19E3165 71F19H1740 71F19K0132 71F19B0614 71F19C2567 71F19G0092 71F19H1742 71F19K0134 71F19C2254 71F19E0766 71F19G1018 71F19H2570 71F19L0033