Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0518-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (BD Code 405198) Product Usage: The device is designed to provide regional anesthesia. The device may contain syringes, needles and drugs

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 24, 2013

Date Posted: December 25, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0518-2014

Event ID: 66859

Reason for Recall:

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays contain the BD 7 mL Epilor plastic Luer-Lok LOR Syringes under recall by Becton Dickinson (BD) because the product may stall or stick when traveling within the barrel of the syringe.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 389,300 units

Code Information:

Lot numbers: 181024, 181129 181217, 181221, 181231, 182022, 182058, 182101, 182108, 182131, 182222, 182223, 182263, 182265, 182289, 182293, 182301, 182315, 181A074, 181A94, 181A154, 181A177, 181A286, 181A289, 181A369, 182A002, 182A005, 182A012, 182A055, 182A056, 182A057, 182A064, 182A074, 182A075/182A78, 182A085, 182090, 182A142, 182AA144, 182A151, 182A155, 182A178, 182A194, 182A196, 182A198, 182A202, 182A204, 182A212, 182A216 and 189A001 (syringe).

Distribution Pattern:

U.S. Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated