ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0409-2009 ยท NYU Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted, Coated

Covidien

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 insertio

DateDec 4, 2008 (initiated Sep 19, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIncorrect size of the Venetrac stylets (an optional accessory). They are too short and cannot be used.
Root causeMixed-up of materials/components
ActionStarting 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 jim.welsh@covidien.com or 508-216-8532.
Quantity5 units
DistributionNationwide distribution including states of OH, WI, LA, TX, UT, CA, OR, and WA.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K05158414.5 FR CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER WITH INSERTION STYLETS ACCESSORY
Kendall, Oct 6, 2005
K060509PALINDROME EMERALD 14.5 FR CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER WITH HEPARIN COATING
Tyco Healthcare Group, Jun 23, 2006