Arrow International Inc Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bernville, Road, Reading, PA 19605 USA Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bernville, Road, Reading, PA 19605 USA
Brand
Arrow International Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product #AB-17040-N, AB-17080-N, AB-17110-N, AB-17140-N, AB-18040-N, AB-18080-N, AB-18110-N, AB-18140-N, AB-19604-K, AB-19604-S, AB-19608-K, AB-19608-S, AB-20604-K, AB-20604-S, AB-20608-K, AB-20608-S
Products Sold
Product #AB-17040-N, AB-17080-N, AB-17110-N, AB-17140-N, AB-18040-N, AB-18080-N, AB-18110-N, AB-18140-N, AB-19604-K, AB-19604-S, AB-19608-K, AB-19608-S, AB-20604-K, AB-20604-S, AB-20608-K, AB-20608-S
Arrow International Inc is recalling Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bern due to Possible difficulty in passing the catheter through the needle due to a reduced ID of the needle caused by over crimping of the needle during the man. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Possible difficulty in passing the catheter through the needle due to a reduced ID of the needle caused by over crimping of the needle during the manufacturing process.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notifed by letter on/about 02/17/2005
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026