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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product number AN-05501, Lot numbers: 23F13J0530, RF2108954, RF6127264, RF8045530, RF0021370, RF3014600, RF6127624, RF8070744, RF0035171, RF3026989, RF7031498, RF8083748, RF0050648, RF5084669, RF7043570, RF8096949, RF0075647, RF5094931, RF7088907, RF8123534, RF0092301, RF5106225, RF7090151, RF9015869, RF2021938, RF5118327, RF7102346, RF9030002, RF2044557, RF5120725, RF7113197, RF9071402, RF2058276, RF6081852, RF8018337, RF9098526, RF2083791, RF6092570, RF8020947, and RF9113319.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Arrow International Inc
Reason for Recall:
The product labeling does not specify the 5 year shelf life of the product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product number AN-05501, Lot numbers: 23F13J0530, RF2108954, RF6127264, RF8045530, RF0021370, RF3014600, RF6127624, RF8070744, RF0035171, RF3026989, RF7031498, RF8083748, RF0050648, RF5084669, RF7043570, RF8096949, RF0075647, RF5094931, RF7088907, RF8123534, RF0092301, RF5106225, RF7090151, RF9015869, RF2021938, RF5118327, RF7102346, RF9030002, RF2044557, RF5120725, RF7113197, RF9071402, RF2058276, RF6081852, RF8018337, RF9098526, RF2083791, RF6092570, RF8020947, and RF9113319.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1080-2015

Related Recalls

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Class I - Dangerous

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