Terminated

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Sport Pack w/VenaTrac Stylet 14.5 Fr x 33cm Item Code: 8888133508P

FDA Recall Z-1888-2015 · 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.

K112477PALINDROME H, SI, HSI CHRONIC CATHETERCovidien · 2011-09-28 K06267114.5 FR CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER WITH HEPARIN COATING AND SILVER IMPREGNATED SLEEVE (PALINDROME SAPPHIRE)Kendall · 2006-11-03

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