BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    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, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

    Recall: Z-0330-2016 · Reported December 2, 2015

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-0330-2016
    Event ID
    72416
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Covidien LLC
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    December 2, 2015
    Initiation Date
    October 14, 2015
    Classification Date
    November 24, 2015
    Termination Date
    June 2, 2017
    Address
    60 Middletown Ave, N/A, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908, United States

    Description

    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, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.

    Reason

    Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip

    Code Info

    Lot Numbers: 1500600182 ,1423000104

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Chile, Panama, Denmark, France, Germany , Netherlands,Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    160 units