Home / Recalls / Medical Devices
Covidien LLC recalls Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145
Recalled December 2, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0329-2016 · Covidien
Hazard
Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip · FDA Class II
Units
280 units
Sold at
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Chile, Panama, Denmark, France, Germany , Netherlands,Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Description
Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Covidien LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →