Arrow recalls Epidural Catheterization Kits with FlexTip Plus syringes that may cause dural puncture, requiring blood patches. Affected kits have specific product codes and lot numbers.
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.
Arrow is recalling Epidural Catheterization Kits with FlexTip Plus syringes due to a risk of dural puncture, which may require a blood patch. This hazard affects medical devices used in epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kits can fail, causing dural puncture. This may lead to a need for a blood patch to seal the leak. The risk is specific to medical procedures involving spinal anesthesia.
Healthcare professionals using the kits for epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural treatments could be affected if the kit is used incorrectly.
Check for product code ASK-05502-NY on the kit. Affected lots include 23F19C0385, 23F19G0310, 23F19H0234, 23F19K0248, 23F19F0167, 23F19G0434, and 23F19J0063.
Look for product code ASK-05502-NY on the kit packaging.
The LOR syringes can fail, causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch.
Check for product code ASK-05502-NY and affected lot numbers: 23F19C0385, 23F19G0310, 23F19H0234, 23F19K0248, 23F19F0167, 23F19G0434, 23F19J0063.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, so you can continue using it if you have the product code.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1181-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1181-2020 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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