FDA Recall Terminated

PALINDROME EMERALD SPORT PACK Cuffed Dual Lumen Catheter with Pre-curved Shaft and Heparin Coating, REF 8888128461, Size 14.5Fr/Ch (4.85mm) x 28cm. TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, Mansfield, MA 02048. --- NOTE: Both the "sport pack" and "kit" package configurations include the catheter, Venetrac insertion stylets, pull apart sheath, and other accessories necessary for placement. The Venetrac insertion stylet is an optional accessory. The 510k for the Venetrac accessory is K051584. The 510k for the catheter is K060509.

Recall: Z-0409-2009 · Initiated September 19, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0409-2009
Event Number
50081
Firm
Covidien
FEI Number
1317749
Product Code
NYU
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
September 19, 2008
Posted
December 4, 2008
Terminated
December 4, 2008
Address
5439 State Route 40, Argyle, NY, 12809-3830

Description

PALINDROME EMERALD SPORT PACK Cuffed Dual Lumen Catheter with Pre-curved Shaft and Heparin Coating, REF 8888128461, Size 14.5Fr/Ch (4.85mm) x 28cm. TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, Mansfield, MA 02048. --- NOTE: Both the "sport pack" and "kit" package configurations include the catheter, Venetrac insertion stylets, pull apart sheath, and other accessories necessary for placement. The Venetrac insertion stylet is an optional accessory. The 510k for the Venetrac accessory is K051584. The 510k for the catheter is K060509.

Reason

Incorrect size of the Venetrac stylets (an optional accessory). They are too short and cannot be used.

Action

Starting on 9/19/08, Covidien Sales Representatives visited each of the hospitals that received the catheters, informed the staff that the Venetrac insertion stylets were too short, and placed pink corrective sticker labels on any unused product. Should you require additional information, please contact [email protected] or 508-216-8532.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution including states of OH, WI, LA, TX, UT, CA, OR, and WA.

Quantity

5 units