Glass ampoules in arrow brand flexblock peripheral nerve block kit shatters when trying to open them leading to user injury and potential for glass particle contamination.The company was made aware of this issue at least as far back as (b)(6) 2013 but the problem persists.Recently, practitioners have reported that the touhy needle in these kits are very dull and will not pierce the pt's skin.This has occurred with many of the users in our system at different facilities.Dates of use: approx one year.Diagnosis or reason for use: insertion of periph.Nerve catheter for pain control post op.
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