Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip — Class II medical device recall Z-0329-2016
Terminated recall by Covidien LLC, reported 2015-12-02, distributed nationwide. Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip
| Recall number | Z-0329-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-10-14 |
| Classified | 2015-11-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-12-02 |
| Terminated | 2017-06-02 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | BE, CA, CH, CL, DE, DK, ES, FR, GB, NL, PA |
| Quantity | 280 units |
| Lot numbers | 1431900098, 1435800009, 1503500094 |
| Model numbers | 8888145042 |
Product
Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.
Reason for recall
Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip
Machine access
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