Portex Inc Portex Spinal Tray with 25G Whitacre Needle. Kit contains Bupivacaine in Dextrose, Epinephrine,Lidocaine, Lidocaine in Dextrose and Tetracaine Catalog Number: 15545-20 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Portex Spinal Tray with 25G Whitacre Needle. Kit contains Bupivacaine in Dextrose, Epinephrine,Lidocaine, Lidocaine in Dextrose and Tetracaine Catalog Number: 15545-20
Brand
Portex Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot number: K203631 Exp. Date: 2004-08
Products Sold
Lot number: K203631 Exp. Date: 2004-08
Portex Inc is recalling Portex Spinal Tray with 25G Whitacre Needle. Kit contains Bupivacaine in Dextrose, Epinephrine,Lidoc due to Spinal trays labeled as containing a Whitacre 25g x 3.5' needle actually contain a Quincke 25g x 3.5' needle.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
The following details were not provided by the FDA: distribution information.
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Spinal trays labeled as containing a Whitacre 25g x 3.5' needle actually contain a Quincke 25g x 3.5' needle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Portex notified consignees on 10/10/03 by letter issued by Federal Express. Distributors were asked to supply customer list to Portex or to notify their accounts with copy of the recall letter provided.
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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