Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit Recall: Risk of Dural Puncture

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What happened, in plain English

Arrow is recalling FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kits that may cause dural puncture, requiring a blood patch in some cases. This risk affects patients receiving epidural anesthesia.

Why it’s dangerous

The LOR syringes in the kit can fail, causing dural puncture. This may require a blood patch to treat the leak in the spinal membrane.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using the kit for epidural procedures and patients receiving epidural anesthesia. Those with specific lot numbers are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product code on the kit packaging. Affected lots are 13F19B0340, 13F19E0025, 13F19G0069, 13F19H0066, 13F19K0137, and 13F19K0582.

Brand
Arrow
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers listed: 13F19B0340, 13F19E0025, 13F19G0069, 13F19H0066, 13F19K0137, or 13F19K0582.

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Questions people ask

What is the risk of using this kit?

The LOR syringes may fail, causing dural puncture which can require a blood patch in some cases.

How do I know if I have the recalled kit?

Check the lot numbers on the kit packaging: 13F19B0340, 13F19E0025, 13F19G0069, 13F19H0066, 13F19K0137, or 13F19K0582.

Do I need to stop using the kit immediately?

No immediate stop is required, but check the lot numbers and contact Arrow if you have the affected lots.

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Subject: Recall Z-1217-2020 — Arrow Arrow

Hello,

I own a Arrow that is covered by recall Z-1217-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1217-2020 (January 15, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1217-2020 to see it in context.
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Arrow International Inc recalls FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code YC-02220

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