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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 12, 2013

I-Flow ON-Q Pain Relief System, T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray, Model #TBTB1089T The intended use of each component in the finished final trays is consistent with the intended use of the component stated in the respective 510(k) submission.

I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray and T-Block Needle/Catheter Kit because they may have potentially malf…

Recall #
Z-1444-2013
Affected scope
450 units
Initiated
June 1, 2012
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I-Flow LLC recalled I-Flow ON-Q Pain Relief System, T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray, Model #TBTB1089T The int… - a moderate-severity action.

I-Flow ON-Q Pain Relief System, T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray, Model #TBTB1089T The int… was recalled by I-Flow LLC in June 12, 2013. Reason: I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1444-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

I-Flow LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray ….

Moderate
severity level
450 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 12, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1444-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1444-2013) was formally reported on June 12, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 1, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. I-Flow LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 450 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray and T-Block Needle/Catheter Kit because they may have potentially malfunctioned. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA and WI.. 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

450 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

I-Flow ON-Q Pain Relief System, T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray, Model #TBTB1089T The intended use of each component in the finished final trays is consistent with the intended use of the component stated in the respective 510(k) submission.

Reason for recall

I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray and T-Block Needle/Catheter Kit because they may have potentially malfunctioned.

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-1444-2013
Date reported June 12, 2013
Date initiated June 1, 2012
Recalling firm I-Flow LLC
Firm location Lake Forest, CA
Affected scope 450 units
Distribution Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA and WI.

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

Scale of Impact

450 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
I-Flow ON-Q Pain Relief System, T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray, Model #TBTB1089T The intended use of each component in the finished final trays is consistent with the intended use of the component stated in the respective 510(k) submission.. Recalled by I-Flow LLC. Units affected: 450 units.
Why was this product recalled?
I-Flow initiated two voluntary product removals of the ON-Q Pain Relief System: T-Block Needle/Catheter Tray and T-Block Needle/Catheter Kit because they may have potentially malfunctioned.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1444-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA and WI..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1444-2013) 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 June 12, 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.