ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1080-2015 ยท CAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit

Arrow International Inc

ARROW Epidural Needle Component (product number AN-05501). Epidural needles permit access to the epidural space and are used as a conduit for epidural catheter placement.

DateFeb 10, 2015 (initiated Jan 5, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe product labeling does not specify the 5 year shelf life of the product.
Root causeLabeling design
ActionUrgent Medical Device Recall Notifications, dated January 2015, were sent to direct accounts that identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to discontinue use and return affected product.
Quantity63022
DistributionDistribution US Nationwide, Canada and Mexico.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K884552CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA KIT W/POLY CATHETER
Arrow Intl., Inc., Mar 14, 1989