Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0329-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 14, 2015

Date Posted: December 2, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0329-2016

Event ID: 72416

Reason for Recall:

Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 280 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 1503500094, 1431900098, 1435800009

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Chile, Panama, Denmark, France, Germany , Netherlands,Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated