ARROW IPN045609Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 70801902005150), received between Apr 10, 2024 and May 20, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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.

• MalfunctionMay 20, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED "THE CATHETER WAS CATCHING WHEN EXITING THE EPIDURAL NEEDLE. GOT KINKED AS WELL. " THE PATIENT HAD TO BE INTUBATED FOR THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19352979 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 10, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED "END OF CATHETER BROKE OFF AND WAS LEFT IN PATIENT UPON REMOVAL. AN XRAY CAME BACK NEGATIVE WHEN STAFF INSPECTED FOR REMAINING CATHETER. PATIENT DISCHARGED." NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19077960 ↗

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-1172-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · Terminated
  FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501
• Z-1174-2020 · Jan 15, 2020 · Terminated
  FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-02220-SRH
• Z-1236-2020 · Dec 20, 2019 · Terminated
  Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-05400-CA1
• 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