Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code MTO-05500-SU) due to potential LOR syringe failures causing dural puncture. Affected lots include 71F19D0624, 71F19E0717, 71F19F1173, 71F19F1768, 71F19L0352.
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 MTO-05500-SU) because LOR syringes in the kit can fail, potentially causing dural puncture and requiring a blood patch. This risk affects medical professionals using the kit for epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail during use, leading to dural puncture (a tear in the protective membrane around the spinal cord). This may require a blood patch to seal the leak and prevent complications.
Medical professionals who use the recalled EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT for epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia may also be affected if the kit is used improperly.
Check for the Product Code MTO-05500-SU on the kit. Affected lots include 71F19D0624, 71F19E0717, 71F19F1173, 71F19F1768, and 71F19L0352.
Verify the lot number on the kit to see if it matches the affected lots: 71F19D0624, 71F19E0717, 71F19F1173, 71F19F1768, or 71F19L0352.
Reach out to Arrow International Inc. for further guidance on the recall and potential remedies.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, potentially causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch to seal the leak.
Check the lot number on the kit to see if it matches the affected lots. If it does, contact Arrow International Inc. for further guidance.
Yes, dural puncture can cause complications requiring a blood patch, but the recall does not specify that the hazard causes death or serious injury in normal use.
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Subject: Recall Z-1208-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1208-2020 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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