FDA Recall Terminated

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet 14.5 Fr x 19cm Item Code: 8888145062CP

Recall: Z-1869-2015 · Initiated April 23, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1869-2015
Event Number
70985
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
MSD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 23, 2015
Posted
July 1, 2015
Terminated
July 26, 2017
Address
60 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet 14.5 Fr x 19cm Item Code: 8888145062CP

Reason

Catheters may not meet antimicrobial specification

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.

Distribution

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.

Quantity

72,363 US - 24,631 Internationally