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Health product recall

Arrow Epidural Needle Component (2014-01-09)

Starting date:
January 9, 2015
Posting date:
January 21, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-43385

Arrow Epidural Needle Component

Reason

The products are being recalled due to a lack of an expiration date printed on the needle. The epidural needle has a total shelf life of 5 (five) years.

Affected products

Arrow Epidural Needle Component

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

AN-05501

Companies

Manufacturer
Arrow International, Inc.
2400 Bernville Road
Reading
19605
Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES