Arrow recalls EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT (Product Code FR-05501-10) due to potential LOR syringe failures causing dural puncture and blood patches. Affected lots listed in the 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 EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KITS with Product Code FR-05501-10 because the LOR syringes might fail, leading to dural puncture and requiring blood patches. This risk affects medical professionals using the kits during epidural procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kits 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, which is a medical procedure to prevent complications.
Medical professionals who use the recalled epidural catheterization kits during procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia could also be affected if the kit is used improperly.
Check the product code FR-05501-10 on the kit. The affected lots are listed in the recall notice: 71F19B1457, 71F19D1662, 71F19G0145, 71F19H2708, 71F19K2670, 71F19C1527, 71F19E1145, 71F19G2429, 71F19J1367, 71F19C2577, 71F19E2862, 71F19H1833, 71F19K0948.
Compare your kit's lot number to the listed affected lots: 71F19B1457, 71F19D1662, 71F19G0145, 71F19H2708, 71F19K2670, 71F19C1527, 71F19E1145, 71F19G2429, 71F19J1367, 71F19C2577, 71F19E2862, 71F19H1833, 71F19K0948.
The LOR syringes in the kits can fail, causing dural puncture (a tear in the spinal cord's protective membrane) which may require a blood patch to seal the leak.
Check the product code FR-05501-10 and compare the lot number to the affected lots listed: 71F19B1457, 71F19D1662, 71F19G0145, 71F19H2708, 71F19K2670, 71F19C1527, 71F19E1145, 71F19G2429, 71F19J1367, 71F19C2577, 71F19E2862, 71F19H1833, 71F19K0948.
No, but you should check if your kit is affected by the listed lots. If it is, contact Arrow for guidance.
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Subject: Recall Z-1198-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1198-2020 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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