FDAClass IIFebruary 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set recall

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set, Product Code JC-05400-B

Why was FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set 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: 71F19A0552 71F19C0531 71F19D1772 71F19F0481 71F19G2970 71F19K1979 71F19A1876 71F19C1329 71F19D2237 71F19F0794 71F19H1056 71F19K2381 71F19A2686 71F19C2027 71F19D2580 71F19F1426 71F19H1236 71F19K2382 71F19A2926 71F19C2239 71F19E0587 71F19F2006 71F19H1300 71F19L0281 71F19B0499 71F19C2723 71F19E0689 71F19G0494 71F19H2034 71F19L0502 71F19B1222 71F19C2866 71F19E1636 71F19G1028 71F19J0768 71F19L0653 71F19B2079 71F19D0056 71F19E2838 71F19G1720 71F19J1251 71F19B2664 71F19D0839 71F19E3183 71F19G2237 71F19J2203 71F19B2849 71F19D1511 71F19F0256 71F19G2837 71F19J2204

Product
FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set, Product Code JC-05400-B
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)
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