Z-1172-2020Class II

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501

Name: Z-1172-2020 FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501
Creator: Arrow International Inc
Published: 2020-01-15
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2020-01-15 / Terminated

FDA source

Arrow International Inc began a recall of FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501 on 2020-01-15. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "There is the potential for various failures with the LOR (loss of resistance) syringes included in the kits resulting in dural puncture with some also requiring a blood patch". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1172-2020
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2020-01-15
Posted: 2020-01-24
Terminated: 2023-03-17
Recalling firm: Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product: FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05501
Product code: BSO Catheter, Conduction, Anesthetic
Reason for recall: There is the potential for various failures with the LOR (loss of resistance) syringes included in the kits resulting in dural puncture with some also requiring a blood patch.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: An Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated 1/15/20 was sent to customers. Our records indicate you have received products that are subject to this field action. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately identify product, discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above. 2. To acknowledge receipt of this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice or to return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.
Quantity in commerce: 343,105 total
Distribution: The products were distributed to the following US states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
Product codes and lots: Lots: 23F19A0301 23F19F0108 23F19F0481 23F19H0079 23F19J0305 23F19L0094 23F19C0303 23F19F0297 23F19G0039 23F19H0145 23F19J0484 23F19L0209 23F19D0266 23F19F0388 23F19G0263 23F19H0386 23F19K0171 23F19M0112

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1172-2020
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1170-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1171-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1172-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1173-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1174-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1175-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1176-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1177-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1178-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1179-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1180-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1181-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1182-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1183-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1184-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1185-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1186-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1187-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1188-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1189-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1190-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1191-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1192-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1193-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1194-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1195-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1196-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1197-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1198-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1199-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1200-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1201-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1202-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1203-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1204-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1205-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1206-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1207-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1208-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1209-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1210-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1211-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1212-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1213-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1214-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1215-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1216-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1217-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13
Z-1218-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-02-19	2020-02-13

Product code BSO

K140110Class IIFlextip Plus Epidural Catheter;flexblock Continous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter Kit/setTeleflex, Inc. / cleared 2015-03-27

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)