—#179149

Product

Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus, Open Tip, Single- Port Catheter, Product Code ASK-05502-NY

FDA product code: CAZ — Anesthesia Conduction Kit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info: Lots: 23F19C0385 23F19G0310 23F19H0234 23F19K0248 23F19F0167 23F19G0434 23F19J0063

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated 1/15/20 was sent to customers. Our records indicate you have received products that are subject to this field action. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately identify product, discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above. 2. To acknowledge receipt of this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice or to return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.

Recalling firm

Firm: Arrow International Inc
Address: 2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605-9607

Distribution

Distribution pattern: The products were distributed to the following US states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2020-01-15
Posted by FDA: 2020-01-24
Terminated: 2023-03-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #179149. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.