TUOHY Epidural Needle — Class II medical device recall Z-0089-2018
Terminated recall by Epimed International, reported 2017-11-15, distributed in AR, CA, IA, IN, KY, LA, MI, NY…. Potential for partially incomplete seal of product, impacting sterility.
| Recall number | Z-0089-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Epimed International, Farmers Branch, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-07-24 |
| Classified | 2017-11-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-11-15 |
| Terminated | 2023-07-06 |
| Distributed | AR, CA, IA, IN, KY, LA, MI, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, WA |
| Countries outside the US | CA, CZ, DE, TR |
| Quantity | 263 units |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Lot numbers | 12358202 |
| Model numbers | 125-2035T |
Product
TUOHY Epidural Needle, 20g x 3.5in(8.9cm) TW, 10 units, Calibrated, Plastic Hub, Fixed Wing, Sterile, Rx only
Reason for recall
Potential for partially incomplete seal of product, impacting sterility.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.