FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit recall
FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05500
Why was FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit 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.
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?
Lots: 13F19G0085 13F19H0381
- Product
- FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05500
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International Inc
- Quantity
- 343,105 total
- Distribution
- 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.
- Recall date
- February 19, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)