# FDA recall Z-1175-2020

> **Arrow International Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-01-15.

## Product

TheraCath Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05001-SLR1

## Reason for recall

There is the potential for various failures with the LOR (loss of resistance) syringes included in the kits resulting in dural puncture with some also requiring a blood patch.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states:  AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1175-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Arrow International Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-01-15
- **Report date:** 2020-02-19
- **Termination date:** 2023-03-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Reading, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1175-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1175-2020. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1175-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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