FDAClass IIFebruary 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set recall

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

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: 71F19B0226 71F19B2848 71F19D0451 71F19E0081 71F19F0245 71F19J1235 71F19B0707 71F19C0406 71F19D0826 71F19E0998 71F19F0482 71F19J2164 71F19B0935 71F19C2047 71F19D1267 71F19E1253 71F19G1938 71F19K2878 71F19B1484 71F19C2433 71F19D2474 71F19E1315 71F19G2556 71F19B1832 71F19D0055 71F19D2761 71F19E2505 71F19H2404

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