FDAClass IINovember 9, 2016

15 g R.K. Epidural Needle recall

15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic…

Why was 15 g R.K. Epidural Needle recalled?

There is a possibility that the needles may have the potential to skive a catheters outer coating. If this were to occur, there exists the risk that a portion of the catheter could remain in the patient, which may require otherwise unnecessary medical invention.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

1) Spectra Lot# GC091702 (Epimed manufacturing lot # 2801501, Sterile Lot # 12157181) 2) Spectra Lot# GC101871 (Epimed manufacturing lot # 3211503, Sterile Lot # 12157445) 3) Spectra Lot# GC101897 (Epimed manufacturing lot # 3161501, Sterile Lot # 12157325)

Product
15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic…
Recalling firm
Epimed International, Inc.
Quantity
576 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AL, AK, FL, IN, TN & TX
Recall date
November 9, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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