Events

Recall of Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Covidien LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70985
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1879-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-07-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135990
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, hemodialysis, implanted - Product Code MSD
  • 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.

Device

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Item codes identified with an expiry date of February 2018 and earlier
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • 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.
  • Product Description
    Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit 14.5 Fr x 55cm || Item Code: 8888145066CP
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LLC, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA