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Terminated

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit 14.5 Fr x 55cm Item Code: 8888145066P

FDA Recall Z-1878-2015 · Posted 2015-07-01

Recalling FirmCovidien LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMSD
Date Initiated2015-04-23
Date Terminated2017-07-26
Product Quantity72,363 US - 24,631 Internationally

Reason for Recall

Catheters may not meet antimicrobial specification

Firm Action

Medtronic (Covidien) issued recalll letter dated April 24, 2015, via FedEx overnight delivery to all affected customers. Customers were requested to quarantine and discontinue use of the affected devices. Customers were instructed to complete A Recalled Product Return Form for product returns. Customer Service will respond with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and shipping documents Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Medtronic Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8am 6:30pm ET, at (800)-882-5878. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5000.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong, Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, and United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K123196PALINDROME PRECISION H CHRONIC CATHETER, PALINDROME PRECISION SI CHRONIC CATHETER, PALINDROME PRECISION HSI CHRONIC CATHCovidien · 2013-01-31K112477PALINDROME H, SI, HSI CHRONIC CATHETERCovidien · 2011-09-28K060972KEDALL 14.5 FR CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER W/SILVER IMPREGNATED SLEEVE (PALINDROME RUBY)Kendall · 2006-08-04

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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