FDA Device recall Z-0330-2016
Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P The Palindrome chronic cathet…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-12-02
On 2015-12-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P The Palindrome chronic cathet… by Covidien, citing incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0330-2016 |
| 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 Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P 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: 1500600182 ,1423000104 |
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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-0330-2016%22
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