Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code UR-05501-FR1) due to potential dural puncture from LOR syringes. Affected lots include 71F19B0757 through 71F19K1689. No remedy specified in recall notice.
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 UR-05501-FR1) because the LOR syringes in the kits can cause dural puncture, which may require a blood patch. This risk affects medical professionals using the kit for epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, leading to dural puncture (a hole in the protective membrane around the spinal cord). This may cause pain, infection, or require a blood patch to seal the hole.
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 UR-05501-FR1 on the kit. Affected lots include 71F19B0757, 71F19D1493, 71F19E2344, 71F19G2640, 71F19J0575, 71F19C0748, 71F19E0193, 71F19G1146, 71F19H2120, and 71F19K1689.
Look for the Product Code UR-05501-FR1 on the kit to confirm if it's affected.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, potentially causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch.
Dural puncture could cause pain, infection, or require a blood patch to seal the hole.
Check for Product Code UR-05501-FR1 and affected lots: 71F19B0757, 71F19D1493, 71F19E2344, 71F19G2640, 71F19J0575, 71F19C0748, 71F19E0193, 71F19G1146, 71F19H2120, and 71F19K1689.
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Subject: Recall Z-1216-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1216-2020 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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