FDA recall Z-0087-2018

Epimed International · Class II · device

Product

RX-2 COUDE Epidural Needle, 16g x 3.5in (8.9cm)TW, 10 units, Calibrated, Plastic Hub, Detachable Wing, Blunt Stylet, Sterile, Rx only, For Use with 19g or Smaller Catheter

Reason for recall

Potential for partially incomplete seal of product, impacting sterility.

Distribution

Domestic: AR, CA, IA, IN, KY, LA, MI, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, & WA. Foreign: Canada, Czech Republic, Germany ,& Turkey.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-07-24
Report date
2017-11-15
Termination date
2023-07-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Farmers Branch, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0087-2018