The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2016-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Arrow International Recalls 10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringes

Arrow International Inc is recalling 10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringes because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where sterility may be compromised, creating a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Arrow International Inc is recalling 10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringes (Product Code: LR-05501). The recall involves 416,055 units distributed in the United States and 35 other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The recall was initiated because product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging. The affected lot numbers are 13F17C0328, 13F17F0296, 13F17G0202, 13F17H0104, and 13F17J0207.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the affected syringes. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider for guidance if they have used these products.

The recalled product

Product
10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringe; Product Code: LR-05501
Affected units
416,055

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 Numbers: 13F17C0328 13F17F0296 13F17G0202 13F17H0104 13F17J0207

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 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 76 products in this recall →