International safety notice

Regarding this product, we have received information from a customer that the shape of the outer needle base is different. Connectors of new standard products (hereinafter referred to as "new standard products") that comply with ISO 80369-6 in fixed lots of outer needle bases. It has been confirmed that there are defective products that cannot be connected properly to the connector of the old standard product (but can be connected to the connector of the old standard product). Ta.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Jan 20, 2023

Key facts

Title Regarding this product, we have received information from a customer that the shape of the outer needle base is different. Connectors of new standard products (hereinafter referred to as "new standard products") that comply with ISO 80369-6 in fixed lots of outer needle bases. It has been confirmed that there are defective products that cannot be connected properly to the connector of the old standard product (but can be connected to the connector of the old standard product). Ta.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: epidural needle Brand name: Epimed RX epidural needle
Manufacturer Tokyo Iken Co., Ltd.
Models 108-1416, 121611524, 121611835
Date Jan 20, 2023
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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