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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Palindrome H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Reported: July 13, 2022 Initiated: June 8, 2022 #Z-1317-2022

Product Description

Palindrome H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Covidien Llc
Units Affected
26,474 units
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.
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Palindrome H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.. Recalled by Covidien Llc. Units affected: 26,474 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 13, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1317-2022.