Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code BE-05400B-ETTEL) due to potential dural puncture from LOR syringes. Affected lots include 71F19C0509 through 71F19J0078.
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 BE-05400B-ETTEL) because the LOR syringes in the kit may cause dural puncture, which can require a blood patch. This risk affects medical professionals using the kit for epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit may fail, causing dural puncture (a tear in the protective membrane around the spinal cord). This can lead to serious complications like nerve damage or requiring a blood patch to seal the leak.
Medical professionals who use the recalled EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT for epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural treatments with this kit could experience complications.
Check for the Product Code BE-05400B-ETTEL on the kit. Affected lots include 71F19C0509, 71F19G0116, 71F19H1409, 71F19J1840, 71F19D2945, 71F19G2238, and 71F19J0078.
Look for the lot numbers listed: 71F19C0509, 71F19G0116, 71F19H1409, 71F19J1840, 71F19D2945, 71F19G2238, or 71F19J0078.
The LOR syringes in the kit may cause dural puncture, which can lead to nerve damage or require a blood patch to seal the leak.
Affected lots include 71F19C0509, 71F19G0116, 71F19H1409, 71F19J1840, 71F19D2945, 71F19G2238, and 71F19J0078.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; medical professionals should check the lot number and follow the action steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1188-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1188-2020 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
