The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1249-2020·Announced 2020-02-26

Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 1,360 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit CK-02220 because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

What this means for you

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, but the specific defect is a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc. is recalling 1,360 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit CK-02220. The recall was initiated because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date for the product.

The affected lots are 13F18A0713 and 13F18B0394. The products were distributed nationwide and to foreign countries including AT, AU, DE, CA, CZ, GT, NZ, PL, SK, and ZA.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected products and contact Arrow International Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT CK-02220
Affected units
1,360

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: 13F18A0713 13F18B0394

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.

See all 20 products in this recall →