Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code BJC-05400-BEN) due to potential dural puncture from LOR syringes. Affected lots include 71F19A1610 through 71F19H1828. Contact Arrow for details.
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 a specific epidural catheterization kit because its LOR syringes might cause dural puncture, which can lead to serious complications like needing a blood patch. This risk affects medical professionals using the kit for epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, causing dural puncture (a tear in the protective membrane around the spinal cord). This may require a blood patch to seal the leak and can lead to serious complications.
Medical professionals who use the recalled epidural catheterization kit for procedures. Those most at risk are practitioners performing epidural injections with the affected lot numbers.
Check the product code BJC-05400-BEN on the kit. Affected lots are listed as 71F19A1610, 71F19C1989, 71F19F0568, 71F19G2407, 71F19K2654, 71F19B0253, 71F19E1613, 71F19G0263, and 71F19H1828.
Look for the lot numbers listed: 71F19A1610, 71F19C1989, 71F19F0568, 71F19G2407, 71F19K2654, 71F19B0253, 71F19E1613, 71F19G0263, 71F19H1828.
Reach out to Arrow International Inc. for specific instructions on what to do with the kit.
The LOR syringes can fail, causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch to seal the leak.
Check the product code BJC-05400-BEN and lot numbers: 71F19A1610 through 71F19H1828.
No, but you should check the lot number and contact Arrow for instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-1218-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1218-2020 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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