Arrow recalls FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kits with potential LOR syringe failures causing dural puncture and blood patches. Affected kits have product code AK-05500 and specific lots.
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 FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kits that may cause dural puncture due to LOR syringe failures. This could require blood patches and poses a risk of serious complications during 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 require a blood patch to seal the hole and can cause serious complications during epidural procedures.
Medical professionals who use the FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit for epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia may also be affected if the kit is used incorrectly.
Check for product code AK-05500 on the kit. Affected lots include 13F19G0085 and 13F19H0381. The recall applies to kits sold with these specific lot numbers.
Look for lot numbers 13F19G0085 or 13F19H0381 on the FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit.
The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, leading to dural puncture which may require a blood patch and cause serious complications during epidural procedures.
Check the lot number on the kit. If it matches 13F19G0085 or 13F19H0381, stop using it and contact Arrow for instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so the user should contact Arrow directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arrow to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1177-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1177-2020 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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