Arrow recalls FlexTip Plus Combined Spinal Epidural Catheterization Kit (Product Code ASK-055:19) due to potential dural puncture from LOR syringes. Affected lots include 23F19A0154, 23F19C0273, 23F19F0029, 23F19G0360, 23F19M0226.
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 spinal epidural kits because the LOR syringes may cause dural puncture, requiring a blood patch in some cases. This risk affects patients undergoing spinal anesthesia procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit may fail, causing the spinal fluid sac (dura) to be punctured. This can lead to a need for a blood patch to seal the leak and prevent complications.
Healthcare professionals using the FlexTip Plus kits for spinal epidural procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving spinal anesthesia with this kit could experience complications.
Check for the product code ASK-05560-TG1 on the kit. Affected lots are 23F19A0154, 23F19C0273, 23F19F0029, 23F19G0360, and 23F19M0226.
Look for the lot numbers 23F19A0154, 23F19C0273, 23F19F0029, 23F19G0360, or 23F19M0226 on the FlexTip Plus kit.
The LOR syringes may cause dural puncture, requiring a blood patch in some cases.
Check the lot numbers: 23F19A0154, 23F19C0273, 23F19F0029, 23F19G0360, or 23F19M0226.
No immediate stop is required; check the lot number first.
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Subject: Recall Z-1183-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1183-2020 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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