Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code IT-05400-DC) due to potential LOR syringe failures causing dural puncture and blood patches. Affected lots: 71F19B2176, 71F19C0468, 71F19G1135, 71F19L1545.
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 its EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code IT-05400-DC) because LOR syringes in the kit can fail, leading to dural puncture and possible blood patches. This risk affects medical professionals using the kit for epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail during use, potentially causing dural puncture (a hole in the protective membrane around the spinal cord). This may require a blood patch to seal the leak, which is a medical procedure to prevent complications.
Medical professionals who use the recalled EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT for epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural treatments with this kit could also be affected.
Check the product code IT-05400-DC on the kit. Affected lots include 71F19B2176, 71F19C0468, 71F19G1135, and 71F19L1545. The kit is used for epidural procedures by medical professionals.
Verify the lot number on the kit to see if it matches the affected lots: 71F19B2176, 71F19C0468, 71F19G1135, or 71F19L1545.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, potentially causing dural puncture and requiring a blood patch to seal the leak.
Check the lot number to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Arrow for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy; the manufacturer is asking users to check the lot number and contact them if affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1200-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1200-2020 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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