Covidien recalls Palindrome Chronic Catheter Kits with incorrect 28cm catheters labeled as 23cm. Check your kit's label for correct implant length to avoid complications.
Some catheter kits labeled as 23 cm implant length incorrectly included catheters of 28 cm implant length; the actual catheter implant length is identifiable based upon the correct labeling on the catheter body.
Covidien is recalling some Palindrome Chronic Catheter Kits that were incorrectly labeled as 23cm implant length but contain 28cm catheters. This mismatch could cause improper placement if used in medical procedures.
The catheters in the recalled kits are longer than labeled (28cm instead of 23cm). If used incorrectly during medical procedures, this could lead to improper placement or complications.
Patients using these catheter kits for chronic medical procedures. Healthcare providers who use the kits for treatments are most at risk of complications.
Check the catheter body label for the implant length. Kits labeled as 'Palindrome Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip14.5 Fr/Ch(4.8mm)x23cm' with UDI-DI numbers 10884521013162, 20884521013169, or lot numbers 2221700131, 2224200233, 2230400271, 2230400272 are affected.
Look for the implant length on the catheter body label to confirm it matches the intended 23cm.
Some catheter kits were incorrectly labeled as 23cm implant length but contain 28cm catheters, which could lead to improper placement during medical procedures.
Check the catheter body label for the implant length. Kits labeled as 'Palindrome Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip14.5 Fr/Ch(4.8mm)x23cm' with UDI-DI numbers 10884521013162, 20884521013169, or lot numbers 2221700131, 2224200233, 2230400271, 2230400272 are affected.
No action is required if the catheter label shows the correct 23cm implant length. Only check the label to confirm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2632-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2632-2023 from Covidien. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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