PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic agents to elicit regional anesthesia

Reported: November 9, 2016 Initiated: April 22, 2016 #Z-0086-2017

Product Description

15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic agents to elicit regional anesthesia

Reason for Recall

There is a possibility that the needles may have the potential to skive a catheters outer coating. If this were to occur, there exists the risk that a portion of the catheter could remain in the patient, which may require otherwise unnecessary medical invention.

Details

Units Affected
576 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AL, AK, FL, IN, TN & TX
Location
Johnstown, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epidural catheter, of anesthetic agents to elicit regional anesthesia. Recalled by Epimed International, Inc.. Units affected: 576 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a possibility that the needles may have the potential to skive a catheters outer coating. If this were to occur, there exists the risk that a portion of the catheter could remain in the patient, which may require otherwise unnecessary medical invention.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0086-2017.