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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 25, 2013

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

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 st…

Recall #
Z-0518-2014
Affected scope
389,300 units
Initiated
October 24, 2013
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation recalled Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (… - a moderate-severity action.

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (… was recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation in December 25, 2013. Reason: Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays contain the BD 7 mL Epilor plastic Luer-Lok LOR Syr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0518-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Kimberly-Clark Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays contain the BD 7 mL Epilor plastic Luer-Lok LOR Syr….

Moderate
severity level
389K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0518-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0518-2014) was formally reported on December 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 24, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Kimberly-Clark Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Roswell, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 389,300 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 b… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

389,300 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

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

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0518-2014
Date reported December 25, 2013
Date initiated October 24, 2013
Recalling firm Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Firm location Roswell, GA
Affected scope 389,300 units
Distribution U.S. Nationwide Distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

389,300 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Units affected: 389,300 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0518-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0518-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 25, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.