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Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited to placement of 72 hours or less

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 1, 2021 Epimed International Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 11247915, 11248510, 11248553, 11248938, 11248985, 11249049
  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:
Epimed International, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Outer coating of the catheter may deteriorate and result in the coating to crack and/or potentially flake off
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited to placement of 72 hours or less

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 11247915, 11248510, 11248553, 11248938, 11248985, 11249049

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1276-2021

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