Reported Dec 17, 2014 · Terminated

Arrow Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N: Permits placement of catheters next to nerves and nerve plexuses…

Arrow International Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Arrow International Inc · 2400 Bernville Road · Reading, PA · 19605

Is this the product you have?

  • Arrow Nerve Block Component
  • Product CodeAB-18040-N: Permits placement of catheters next to nerves and nerve plexuses for continuous nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques for periods not exceeding 72 hours
Lot codes and dates
  • Product NumberAB-18040-N
  • Lot Number
    • RF2096425
    • RF2010131
    • RF1057898
    • RF0074365
    • RF0035689
Amount recalled
786

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Arrow is recalling certain lots of the Continuous Nerve Block Component, Product Code: AB-18040-N, due to a labeling inconsistency. The product lidstock incorrectly identifies the needle in the finished good as 17Ga rather than the correct 18Ga. The product included in the package is the correct 18Ga size. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 8, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:48 PM UTC

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