ARROW IPN045608Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 70801902005143), received between Nov 18, 2019 and Dec 22, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K140110); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 22, 2021Break; Break

  WE HAD AN EPISODE OF AN EPIDURAL CATHETER SHEARING OFF UPON REMOVAL ON (B)(6) 2021, REQUIRING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL. THIS WAS AT VASSAR. THE KIT IN USE IS ARROW AK 05503, LOT 23F21J0079.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13060782 ↗
• InjuryNov 18, 2019Component Missing

  PT HAD EPISODES FOR PAIN CONTROL AND UPON REMOVAL OF THE EPIDURAL CATHETER THE TIP WAS NOTED TO BE MISSING AND WAS NOT SEEN ON X-RAY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF RADIOPAQUE FOREIGN BODY TO SUGGEST RETAINED FRAGMENT. SOFT TISSUES UNREMARKABLE. SKELETAL STRUCTURES INTACT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 9341390 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K140110. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2371-2026 · Apr 21, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Description/REF: EPIDURAL CATHETER KIT: 19 GA X 90 CM/ASK-05502-VM1; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA/AK-05501; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT/AK-05502; EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION K
• Z-1913-2026 · Mar 11, 2026 · Open, Classified
  FLEXTIP PLUS EPIDURAL CATHETER;FLEXBLOCK CONTINOUS PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK CATHETER KIT/SET REF ASK-05502-BSM UDI code: (01)10801902209853(17)270831(11)251210(10)33F25K0409 The Arr
• Z-2288-2020 · May 8, 2020 · Open, Classified
  Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit with NRFit Connector, catheter system, Product Codes (US) OT19TAGSK OT19TAGSKA OT19TAPSK OT19TCGLK Product Codes (OUS) AT-05501-NRF OT19HBPSS UM-05
• Z-1177-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · Terminated
  FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05500
• Z-1174-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · Terminated
  FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-02220-SRH
• Z-1172-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · Terminated
  FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501
• Z-1238-2020 · Dec 20, 2019 · Terminated
  Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-05500-CAN
• Z-1237-2020 · Dec 20, 2019 · Terminated
  Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-17019-MSC
• Z-1236-2020 · Dec 20, 2019 · Terminated
  Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-05400-CA1