Reported Mar 24, 2021 · Terminated

Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural…

Epimed 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: Epimed International, Inc. · 141 Sal Landrio Dr · Johnstown, NY · 12095-3835

Is this the product you have?

  • Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24"
  • Intended UseRadlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited to placement of 72 hours or less
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Numbers
    • 11247915
    • 11248510
    • 11248553
    • 11248938
    • 11248985
    • 11249049
Amount recalled
5835 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Outer coating of the catheter may deteriorate and result in the coating to crack and/or potentially flake off

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 Oct 17, 2022 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:42 PM UTC

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