Drug recall

Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number…

FDA recall event 72416 · Class II · Covidien LLC

Key facts

Event ID 72416
Recall numbers Z-0329-2016, Z-0330-2016, Z-0331-2016, Z-0332-2016, Z-0333-2016
Recalling firm Covidien LLC
Product type Devices
Products 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…, Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis…, Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Pre-Curved Shaft and Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145061P The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for…, Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042P The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic…, Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145046C The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip
Initiation date Oct 14, 2015
Report date Dec 2, 2015
Termination date Jun 2, 2017
City North Haven
State CT
Country United States
FEI number 1219930

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  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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