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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00922-1
Product Name/Description	BD Epilor Plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance (LOR) Syringe (7mL) (Used in conjunction with an epidural needle for identifying epidural space) Reference Number: 405291 Lot Numbers: 0039440, 0154661, 0174905, 0252565, 1012200, 1124755, 1213029, 1312116, 1320204, 2286395, 2303141, 2334338, 2334339, 8277525, 8357843, 9093622 and 9149990 ARTG Number: 120174
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	6/09/2013
Responsible Entity	Becton Dickinson Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	BD has received complaints relating to difficulty in moving the plunger rod or the plunger rod sticking. This has the potential to prevent the anaesthetist from correctly detecting the loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Prior to using each syringe, it is recommended that anaesthetists ensure that there is no difficulty in moving the plunger rod and that the plunger rod does not stick. Any LOR Syringe that shows inappropriate resistance should be discarded; the procedure can then be continued by using another LOR Syringe that does not show resistance.
Contact Information	1800 6256 100 - Becton Dickinson Regulatory Affairs