Reported Jul 15, 2015 · Terminated

Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 20 gauge x 5 inch. Plastic Hub, Metal Stylet,…

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

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: Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management · 3498 West 2400 South #1050 · Salt Lake City, UT · 84119

Is this the product you have?

  • Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 20 gauge x 5 inch. Plastic Hub, Metal Stylet, calibrations (10BX). Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Catalogue #PITRW2050). Peel Pouch. The Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle is packaged in a labeled and sterilized sealed tyvek / plastic pouch. The sterilized pouches are subsequently packaged in a case of 10 that is labeled, sealed and distributed to customers. Pain management procedure trays contain Tuohy Epidural Injection Needles to administer steroid medication in the epidural space. The needles are also available as an individually packaged single use, sterile device, as was the case with the affected lot in question.
Lot codes and dates
    • W1404274
    • W1407165
    • W1409136
    • W1410082
    • W1412056
    • W1501065
    • W1501181
Amount recalled
123 Tuohy needles

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management Announces Voluntary Recall of Tuohy Needles (20 Gauge, 5 inch) due to incorrect packaging (labeled as 18 Gauge, 3. 5 inch).

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 Dec 4, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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