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PALINDROME SI CHRONIC CATHETER KIT (2015-10-19)
- Starting date:
- October 19, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-55756
Affected Products
PALINDROME SI CHRONIC CATHETER KIT
Reason
This recall is being conducted due to a manufacturing issue causing catheters to be packaged with a bend at the distal tip of the device. The use of products with this condition may result in a potentially increased risk for reduced or no patient therapy and/or damage the central vein.
Affected products
PALINDROME SI CHRONIC CATHETER KIT
Lot or serial number
- 1431900098
- 1435800009
- 1503500094
Model or catalog number
8888145042
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES