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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 25, 2013

Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx Only Product Usage: The Integra kits which contain a BD LOR syringe are intended to provide licensed medical professionals with a kit containing drugs and other medical devices that are used to support the administration of general, local or spinal anesthetics. The BD LOR syringe is intended for use, in conjunction with an epidural needle, to verify the needle tip placement is in the epidural space by us

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administration as a result of a Product Advisory Notice from BD Medical for the …

Recall #
Z-0533-2014
Affected scope
359,250
Initiated
October 28, 2013
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Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management recalled Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx … - a moderate-severity action.

Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx … was recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management in December 25, 2013. Reason: Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administra…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0533-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administra….

Moderate
severity level
359K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0533-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0533-2014) was formally reported on December 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 28, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Salt Lake City, UT. Federal records list the affected scope as 359,250, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administration as a result of a Product Advisory Notice from BD Medical for the LOR syringes indicating the plunger of t… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide Distribution and one foreign consignee in Mursalat.. 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 the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

359,250

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx Only Product Usage: The Integra kits which contain a BD LOR syringe are intended to provide licensed medical professionals with a kit containing drugs and other medical devices that are used to support the administration of general, local or spinal anesthetics. The BD LOR syringe is intended for use, in conjunction with an epidural needle, to verify the needle tip placement is in the epidural space by use of the Loss of Resistance Technique as detailed in medical textbooks and medical journal articles. The LOR Syringe is not intended for injection or aspiration.

Reason for recall

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administration as a result of a Product Advisory Notice from BD Medical for the LOR syringes indicating the plunger of the syringe may stall or stick when travelling within 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-0533-2014
Date reported December 25, 2013
Date initiated October 28, 2013
Recalling firm Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
Firm location Salt Lake City, UT
Affected scope 359,250
Distribution USA Nationwide Distribution and one foreign consignee in Mursalat.

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

Scale of Impact

359,250 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx Only Product Usage: The Integra kits which contain a BD LOR syringe are intended to provide licensed medical professionals with a kit containing drugs and other medical devices that are used to support the administration of general, local or spinal anesthetics. The BD LOR syringe is intended for use, in conjunction with an epidural needle, to verify the needle tip placement is in the epidural space by use of the Loss of Resistance Technique as detailed in medical textbooks and medical journal articles. The LOR Syringe is not intended for injection or aspiration.. Recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management. Units affected: 359,250.
Why was this product recalled?
Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administration as a result of a Product Advisory Notice from BD Medical for the LOR syringes indicating the plunger of the syringe may stall or stick when travelling within the syringe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0533-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: USA Nationwide Distribution and one foreign consignee in Mursalat..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0533-2014) 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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