Feth-R-Kath Catheter — Class II medical device recall Z-1276-2021
Terminated recall by Epimed International, Inc., reported 2021-03-24, distributed nationwide. Outer coating of the catheter may deteriorate and result in the coating to crack and/or potentially flake off
| Recall number | Z-1276-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Epimed International, Inc., Johnstown, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-02-01 |
| Classified | 2021-03-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-03-24 |
| Terminated | 2022-10-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 5,835 units |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| Lot numbers | 11247915, 11248510, 11248553, 11248938, 11248985, 11249049 |
| Model numbers | 157-1924 |
Product
Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited to placement of 72 hours or less
Reason for recall
Outer coating of the catheter may deteriorate and result in the coating to crack and/or potentially flake off
Machine access
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