Arrow International AHDC and LBCVC catheter kits recalled for compromised injectable sterility
What this means
Arrow International included injectable medications (lidocaine, bupivacaine, and sodium chloride) from a supplier with quality issues in several catheter kit models. If the sterility of these water-based injectable products is compromised, patients could face serious or life-threatening infections.
- Check if you have any affected kit lot numbers (full list available in recall details)
- Do not use affected kits; contact your healthcare provider or hospital pharmacy for replacement
- Return unused kits to your supplier or contact Arrow International for instructions
The agency's original wording
Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2374-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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