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ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT. Product No. MC-05001.

FDA device recall Z-1300-04 · posted 2004-07-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
The recall is due to a confirmed packaging error of the wrong epidural needle (longer than stated).
Action taken
The recalling firm sent a recall letter to its direct accounts to notify of the recall action and that the wrong epidural needle was packaged in the kits. The letter instructed the accounts to returned the kits to the recalling firm''s Asheboro, NC facility for rework and resterilization.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAZ
Quantity affected
270 units
Distribution
The recalled kits with the wrong epidural needle was distributed to the following direct accounts, to the following states in TN and TX
Date initiated
2004-06-07
Date posted
2004-07-31
Date terminated
2004-09-21
Location
Reading, PA

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