Arrow recalls FlexTip Plus Epidural Kits with NRFit Connector due to reported rotatable collar detachment causing leaks. Affected units include specific product codes and distribution lots.
Nine complaints reported that the rotatable collar on the filter had detached, causing a leak.
Arrow is recalling FlexTip Plus Epidural Kits with NRFit Connector after reports of the rotatable collar detaching and causing leaks. This could lead to improper medication delivery during epidural procedures.
The rotatable collar on the filter can detach during use, causing a leak in the catheter system. This leak may result in improper medication delivery to the epidural space, potentially affecting the procedure's effectiveness and safety.
Healthcare professionals using the Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit for epidural anesthesia procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia with this kit may be affected if the kit is used without the recall fix.
Check for product codes: OT19TAGSK, OT19TAGSKA, OT19TAPSK, OT19TCGLK in the US, or AT-05501-NRF, OT19HBPSS, etc. in other regions. The kit includes specific distribution lots listed in the recall notice.
Identify if your kit has US product codes OT19TAGSK, OT19TAGSKA, OT19TAPSK, or OT19TCGLK, or international codes listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Arrow International for guidance on the recall and potential remedies.
Nine complaints reported that the rotatable collar on the filter detached, causing a leak in the catheter system.
US product codes: OT19TAGSK, OT19TAGSKA, OT19TAPSK, OT19TCGLK. International codes include AT-05501-NRF, OT19HBPSS, UM-05400-NRF, and others.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2288-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-2288-2020 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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