Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date
Arrow International Inc. is recalling 160 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit (YC-02220) because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) without reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'Moderate' severity criteria for minor labeling errors or voluntary precautionary recalls.
Plain-English summary
Arrow International Inc. is voluntarily recalling 160 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit, model YC-02220. The recall was initiated because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date for the product.
The affected units are identified by Lot Number 13F18A0593. The product was distributed nationwide and in the following foreign countries: AT, AU, DE, CA, CZ, GT, NZ, PL, SK, and ZA.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected product and contact Arrow International Inc. for further instructions or a return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT YC-02220
- Manufacturer
- Arrow International Inc
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 160
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Number: 13F18A0593
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 20 recalled by Arrow International Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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