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FDA Device recall Z-1298-2021

PLEUR-EVAC Thoracic Catheters (CATHETER, IRRIGATION). The thoracic catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use device that allows drai…

On 2021-03-31 the FDA classified a Class II recall of PLEUR-EVAC Thoracic Catheters (CATHETER, IRRIGATION). The thoracic catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use device that allows drai… by Teleflex Medical, citing teleflex is recalling this product due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1298-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-02-12
Published2021-03-31
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyTeleflex Medical
DistributionUS

Product

PLEUR-EVAC Thoracic Catheters (CATHETER, IRRIGATION). The thoracic catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use device that allows drainage from the mediastinum and/or the pleural space. The thoracic catheter is composed of Phthalate-free PVC material and is available in straight, right angle, and trocar configurations in a variety of sizes. The catheter is soft enough to prevent tissue laceration during insertion and tissue pressure necrosis due to the catheter being left in place for a period of time. The catheter is also rigid enough to facilitate insertion of the tube and to avoid obstruction by external compression or kinking.

Reason

Teleflex is recalling this product due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

Identifiers

code_infoCatalog No.: DRAC-32S. Manufacturing Lot/Serial No.: 73J2000276. GTIN: 14026704631404 (EACH)/ GTIN: 34026704631408 (CASE)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1298-2021%22

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