ARROW IPN046734Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Epidural Catheterization Set with FlexTip Plus(R) Catheter Besteck fur epiduralen Katheterisierung mit FlexTip-Plus-Katheter · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801902030228), received between Nov 10, 2021 and Aug 29, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Obstruction of Flow” (2 reports).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K103658); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Obstruction of Flow2
- Break1
- Defective Device1
- Leak/Splash1
- No Flow1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 29, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED "ON (B)(6) 2024, IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY UNIT, THE PLASTIC SHEATH OF THE CATHETER BROKE AFTER SLIDING IT, BUT THE METAL PART REMAINED INTACT. IT WAS NECESSARY TO MAKE AN INCISION AT THE PUNCTURE POINT TO RECOVER THE PLASTIC SHEATH. A CONTROL X-RAY WAS PERFORMED WITH NO FURTHER CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT." THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20097840 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow
MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow
MalfunctionDec 28, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
PLACEMENT OF A PERIDURAL ANESTHESIA USING THE LOSS OF RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE. NO ADEQUATE RESISTANCE FELT WHEN ADVANCING SYRINGE PLUNGER. DURING INSPECTION OF THE NEEDLE WHEN CONNECTING A NACL SYRINGE AND CLOSURE OF THE DISTAL END OF THE NEEDLE IT WAS NOTED THAT FLUID LEAKED FROM THE SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR. NO PATIENT INJURY. TERMINATION OF THE PROCEDURE AND CHANGE TO A NEW SET. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DEFECT ON THE OUTSIDE. THE LEAKAGE OF LIQUID IN CASE OF RESISTANCE AT THE END OF THE NEEDLE OCCURRED AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC ELEMENTS THAT WERE WELDED TOGETHER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM; PROCEDURE INTERRUPTED BY ATTENTIVE USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13097552 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2021Defective Device; No Flow; Defective Device; No Flow
THE CATHETER IS NOT CONTINUOUS, NOT OPEN. NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12789596 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K103658. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2364-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedDescription/REF: ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-SUH-S; ACCESS TRAY/ASK-04001-VM1; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx4CM NDL/AB-19604-KS; STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17Gx8CM NDL/AB-19608-KS;
- Z-1179-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · TerminatedFlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05400-CA1
- Z-1962-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedSnapLock" Catheter/Syringe Adapter; Product Code: AS-05500
- Z-2462-2015 · Jul 30, 2015 · TerminatedPICC Kits with Peel-Away Sheath Component; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound Product Usage: catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.