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TheraCath Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code… recallZ-1175-2020 · Arrow International Inc · initiated Jan 15, 2020

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in January 2020

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Arrow International Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was 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.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

An Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated 1/15/20 was sent to customers. Our records indicate you have received products that are subject to this field action. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately identify product, discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above. 2. To acknowledge receipt of this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice or to return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1175-2020
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 15, 2020
Posted by the FDA
Jan 24, 2020
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Quantity
343,105 total
Product code
CAZ
FDA submissions
K801912
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.

Product description

TheraCath Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05001-SLR1

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots: 23F18M0499 23F19F0164 23F19H0109 23F19L0471 23F19C0409 23F19G0535 23F19K0082

Other devices under the same FDA submission

6 devices cleared under K801912 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 84726).

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