FDA Device recall Z-0329-2016
Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome ch…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-12-02
On 2015-12-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome ch… by Covidien, citing incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0329-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-10-14 |
| Published | 2015-12-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.
Reason
Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: 1503500094, 1431900098, 1435800009 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0329-2016%22
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