Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1891-2015)

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 HSI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet 14.5 Fr x 23cm Item Code: 8888145048C

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 23, 2015

Date Posted: July 8, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1891-2015

Event ID: 70985

Reason for Recall:

Catheters may not meet antimicrobial specification

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 72,363 US - 24,631 Internationally

Code Information:

Item codes identified with an expiry date of February 2018 and earlier

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong, Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated