Arrow International LLC recalls specific epidural catheter kits due to potential sterility issues in the lidocaine and bupivacaine solutions, which could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries if the product is not sterile.
Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Arrow International LLC is recalling specific epidural catheter kits because the lidocaine and bupivacaine solutions in the kits may have sterility issues. This could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries if the product is not properly sterile.
The supplier of the catheter kits had quality issues with the lidocaine and bupivacaine solutions. If the sterility of the water-based injectable products is compromised, it could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Medical professionals who use these specific epidural catheter kits for procedures like epidural anesthesia are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits during procedures could also be affected if the products are not sterile.
Check the product name and model number on the kit. The recalled kits include specific models like ASK-05502-VM1, AK-05501, and others listed in the recall notice. Also, check the batch numbers listed in the recall.
Identify the model number and batch number on the kit to see if it is recalled.
If you have a recalled kit, contact Arrow International LLC for further instructions.
The supplier of the catheter kits had quality issues with the lidocaine and bupivacaine solutions, which could lead to sterility problems and serious or life-threatening injuries.
The affected models include ASK-05502-VM1, AK-05501, and other specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number and batch number on the kit against the list of recalled models and batch numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2371-2026 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-2371-2026 from Arrow. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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