Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx Only Product Usage: The Integra kits which contain a BD LOR syringe are intended to provide licensed medical professionals with a kit containing drugs and other medical devices that are used to support the administration of general, local or spinal anesthetics. The BD LOR syringe is intended for use, in conjunction with an epidural needle, to verify the needle tip placement is in the epidural space by use of the Loss of Resistance Technique as detailed in medical textbooks and medical journal articles. The LOR Syringe is not intended for injection or aspiration.
FDA Recall Z-0533-2014 · Posted 2013-12-17
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Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCAZ
Date Initiated2013-10-28
Date Terminated2014-01-29
Product Quantity359,250
Reason for Recall
Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling certain lots of Integra Kits for Epidural Anesthesia Administration as a result of a Product Advisory Notice from BD Medical for the LOR syringes indicating the plunger of the syringe may stall or stick when travelling within the syringe.
Firm Action
BD Medical sent a Product Advisory Notice letter dated August 23, 2013 to Iaffected consignees by via traceable courier. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Distributor have been asked to forward copies of the notification to their customers. For questions call BD Customer Service at 1-888-237-2762.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
USA Nationwide Distribution and one foreign consignee in Mursalat.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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