Teleflex has announced it has received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Arrow FlexTip Plus closed tip, multi-port epidural catheter, according to a news release.
The Arrow FlexTip Plus is designed to help reduce complications commonly associated with epidural catheters, such as vein cannulations and paresthesia.
"Teleflex is adding the FlexTip Plus closed tip, multi-port to the Arrow catheter family to continue to support physicians with products that address the concerns anesthesiologists face on a daily basis," said Cary Vance, president, Teleflex Anesthesia and Respiratory, in the release. "The FlexTip Plus closed tip, multi-port is based on proven technology, helping anesthesiologists achieve the drug dispersion they prefer with the quality of care they demand for their patients."
Teleflex is headquartered in Limerick, Pa.
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