Arrow recalls paracentesis kits with potential contamination of lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline. If sterility is compromised, serious or life-threatening injuries may occur. Affected kits have specific reference numbers.
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 is recalling paracentesis kits that may contain contaminated medication. If the sterility of the water-based injectable products is compromised, it could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
The supplier had quality issues with the medication components. If the sterility of the water-based injectable products is compromised, it could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries such as infections or other complications.
Medical professionals who use the recalled paracentesis kits for procedures like abdominal fluid drainage are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits during procedures may also be affected.
Check for reference numbers AK-00376 or ASK-00376-VCU on the kit. The specific batch numbers listed in the recall include 10801902197938, 10801902193275, and others.
Immediately stop using the recalled paracentesis kits if you have them.
The supplier had quality issues with the medication components, which could lead to contamination and serious or life-threatening injuries if sterility is compromised.
The recalled kits have reference numbers AK-00376 or ASK-00376-VCU with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the reference numbers on the kit. Affected kits include those with reference numbers AK-00376 or ASK-00376-VCU and specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2363-2026 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-2363-2026 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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