Arrow Epidural Kit Recall: Risk of Dural Puncture from LOR Syringes

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What happened, in plain English

Arrow is recalling Epidural Catheterization Kits with FlexTip Plus Catheters because the LOR syringes in the kits can cause dural puncture, which may require a blood patch. This risk affects medical professionals using the kits for epidural procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The LOR syringes in the kits can fail, leading to dural puncture (a hole in the spinal membrane). This may cause pain, infection, or require a blood patch to seal the leak.

Who’s affected

Medical professionals who use the recalled Epidural Catheterization Kits for epidural procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific product lots sold to healthcare facilities.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product code TI-05520-EPI on the kit. The affected lots are 71F19E2613 and 71F19F1493. These kits were sold to healthcare facilities.

Brand
Arrow
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

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Verify the product code and lot numbers on the kit to confirm if it's affected.

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Questions people ask

What is the risk of using this kit?

The LOR syringes can fail, causing dural puncture which may require a blood patch to treat.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Look for product code TI-05520-EPI and affected lots 71F19E2613 or 71F19F1493.

Do I need to stop using the kit immediately?

The recall requires checking product details, but there's no immediate stop-use instruction.

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Subject: Recall Z-1213-2020 — Arrow Arrow

Hello,

I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1213-2020 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1213-2020 (January 15, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1213-2020 to see it in context.
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Arrow International Inc recalls Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus Catheter, Product Code TI-05520-EPI

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