# K143581: Arrow Epidural Catheter Kit

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Teleflexmedical, Inc.
- Decided: Jun 26, 2015 after 190 days
- Product code: CAZ (Anesthesia Conduction Kit)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5140
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K884552 (1989). 3 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
2 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K083451: Portex Epidural Filter, Model 100/386/010, Various Standard and Custom Trays, Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. (2009) Summary page 4.
- K103658: Flextip Plus Closed Tip Epidural Catherter, Teleflex, Inc. (2012) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K161075: Arrow Epidural Catheter Kit (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Arrow Epidural Catheter kit permits access to the epidural space for the administration of epidural anesthetic. The epidural catheter kit is intended for use up to 72 hours.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K143581
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology