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Class I Recall

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodi

Covidien Llc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vasc by Covidien Llc. Reason: There is a potential leaking condition within the hub of specific chronic dialysis catheters, due to an inter-lumen void in the hub component, which m.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1314-2022

Action Date

2022-07-13

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Lot/Code Info: Code Information organized as "Model No., Serial No., GTIN": 8888119368, 1925200090, 20884521012841; 8888119368, 1933700094, 20884521012841; 8888119368, 2001400077, 20884521012841; 8888119368, 2026000056, 20884521012841; 8888123408, 2009400114, 20884521012957; 8888128458, 1935100068, 20884521013039; 8888133508, 2026000060, 20884521013107; 8888145062, 2031800153, 10884521013407; 8888145062, 1933700095, 20884521013404; 8888145062, 2009400116, 20884521013404; 8888145062, 2031800131, 20884521013404; 8888145062, 2031800153, 20884521013404; 8888145063, 2000700056, 20884521013428; 8888145063, 2009400113, 20884521013428; 8888145063, 2027200181, 20884521013428; 8888145064, 2030100077, 20884521013442; 8888145065, 2026000067, 20884521013466; 8888145066, 2011900104, 10884521013476; 8888145066, 2019500162, 10884521013476; 8888145066, 2011900104, 20884521013473; 8888145066, 2019500162, 20884521013473

Quantity Affected: 2,462 units

Reason for Recall

There is a potential leaking condition within the hub of specific chronic dialysis catheters, due to an inter-lumen void in the hub component, which may result in unanticipated fluid return during use.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, DC, GU, & PR. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mayotte, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, and Zimbabwe.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-06-08

Company

Covidien Llc

Mansfield, MA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 120 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien Llc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Covidien Llc have FDA actions?

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1314-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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