Medical device shortage: FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit

The FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit is currently reported as a medical device shortage under sections 62.21 to 62.26 of the Medical Devices Regulations. For a full list of shortages, refer to the List of shortages and discontinuations.

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Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, consumable material or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)

10 per box

Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known

Class II

Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number, or unique device identifier)

CA-02220

Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known

1838

Authorization identification number (for devices authorized for importation or sale under an interim order made under section 30.1 of the Food and Drugs Act), if applicable

n/a

Single-use product

Yes

Importers that have reported the shortage (Names of importers listed who have reported the shortage separately from the manufacturer or who are reporting on behalf of the manufacturer in a delegated capacity), if applicable

n/a

Manufacturer's name

Arrow International LLC (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc)

Manufacturer's mailing address

3015 Carrington Mill Blvd.
Morrisville, NC
US
27560

Reason for shortage

Disruption of the manufacturing of a medical device

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This date reflects when a shortage report is first posted online. This page includes specific information related to the device that is in shortage. Updates to the status and end date of a shortage can be found on the List of shortages webpage.

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