Arrow recalls FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kits with potential for dural puncture due to LOR syringe failures. Affected units include specific product codes and 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 a blood patch and poses a risk of serious injury during medical procedures.
The LOR syringes in the kit may fail, causing the needle to puncture the dura (protective layer around the spinal cord). This can lead to a spinal headache or require a blood patch to seal the leak.
Healthcare professionals using the FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit for spinal anesthesia procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia through this kit could be affected.
Check for product code MP-17019-TKP on the kit. Affected lots include 23F19C0216, 23F19F0037, 23F19G0368, 23F19J0089, 23F19K0199, 23F19M0018, 23F19E0350, 23F19F0269, 23F19H0131, 23F19J0208, and 23F19L0230.
Look for the product code MP-17019-TKP and affected lots listed in the recall notice.
The LOR syringes in the kit may fail, causing dural puncture which can require a blood patch.
There is a potential for dural puncture, which may cause a spinal headache or require a blood patch.
Check for product code MP-17019-TKP and affected lots: 23F19C0216, 23F19F0037, 23F19G0368, 23F19J0089, 23F19K0199, 23F19M0018, 23F19E0350, 23F19F0269, 23F19H0131, 23F19J0208, and 23F19L0230.
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Subject: Recall Z-1207-2020 — Arrow Arrow Hello, I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1207-2020 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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