Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit Recall: Risk of Dural Puncture

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What happened, in plain English

Arrow is recalling FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kits that may cause dural puncture, a serious spinal injury requiring a blood patch. This risk occurs due to potential failures in the LOR syringes included in the kits.

Why it’s dangerous

The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, leading to dural puncture. This causes a leak of cerebrospinal fluid, which may require a blood patch to seal the hole and prevent infection or neurological damage.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using the FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit for spinal procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia may also be affected.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product code ASK-17019-MSC on the kit. Affected lots include 13F18K0094, 13F19B0335, 13F19C0594, 13F19G0068, 13F19G0591, and 13F19J0119.

Brand
Arrow
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the product code ASK-17019-MSC and affected lots listed in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

Why is this kit being recalled?

The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, potentially causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch.

What is the risk of using this kit?

There is a potential for dural puncture, a serious spinal injury that may require a blood patch to seal the hole.

How do I know if I have the recalled kit?

Check for the product code ASK-17019-MSC and affected lots: 13F18K0094, 13F19B0335, 13F19C0594, 13F19G0068, 13F19G0591, 13F19J0119.

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Subject: Recall Z-1185-2020 — Arrow Arrow

Hello,

I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1185-2020 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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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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1185-2020 (January 15, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1185-2020 to see it in context.
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Arrow International Inc recalls FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-17019-MSC

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