Arrow International Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-1172-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 15, 2020

Date Posted: February 19, 2020

Recall Number: Z-1172-2020

Event ID: 84726

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 343,105 total

Code Information:

Lots: 23F19A0301 23F19F0108 23F19F0481 23F19H0079 23F19J0305 23F19L0094 23F19C0303 23F19F0297 23F19G0039 23F19H0145 23F19J0484 23F19L0209 23F19D0266 23F19F0388 23F19G0263 23F19H0386 23F19K0171 23F19M0112

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated