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Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published June 28, 2023

Covidien Dialysis Catheter Recall: Occlusion Risk from Silicone Lubricant

Covidien recalls 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters with potential occlusion from excessive silicone lubricant. Affected units may cause blockages or blood clots.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2372-2023Medical deviceCovidien ›
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Recalling firmCovidien LP15 Hampshire St · Mansfield, MA 02048-1113
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Covidien is recalling a specific type of dialysis catheter due to a risk of blockages from excessive silicone lubricant. This could delay treatment or cause blood clots in patients needing dialysis. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57763-covidien-dialysis-catheter-recall-occlusion-risk-from-silicone-lubricant.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57763-covidien-dialysis-catheter-recall-occlusion-risk-from-silicone-lubricant · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2372-2023

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“Covidien Dialysis Catheter Recall: Occlusion Risk from Silicone Lubricant.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57763-covidien-dialysis-catheter-recall-occlusion-risk-from-silicone-lubricant. Based on FDA recall #Z-2372-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2372-2023%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on June 28, 2023, that Covidien LP is recalling MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters due to potential catheter obstruction. The hazard involves excessive silicone-based lubricant that may dislodge and cause hemolysis or embolism.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Covidien
  • Product: MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray
  • REF: 8888102004HP
  • UPC: 20884521128009
  • Lot Numbers: 2200400154

The hazard

According to the FDA, the catheter center lumen may have an occlusion in the tip caused by excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant. This condition can lead to full or partial catheter obstruction, resulting in treatment delays, reduced flow, hemolysis, embolism, or thrombosis.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Covidien, LP has 26 other recalls on record since July 17, 2017. Recent brand recalls include the June 24, 2026 Surgipro SP-623 Sutures recall for infection risk and the April 15, 2026 EndoStitch Polysorb Loading Unit Recall for sterile package risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Dialysis Kits Recall (Jan. 8, 2026), Medline Dialysis Dressing Kits Recall (Jan. 8, 2026), and Merit Medical ProGuide Dialysis Catheters Recall (Feb. 13, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model: 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray. The reference number is 8888102004HP with lot numbers starting with 2200400154.

  • Brand
    Covidien
  • Product
    Covidien LP recalls MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888102004HP
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 25 products

All 25 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution Foreign: Argentina Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Finland France French Polynesia Germany Greece Hungary India Iran, Islamic Republic Of Ireland Italy Kuwait Malaysia Maldives Mauritius Mexico Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia Nicaragua Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-2367-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 13 cm, Curved Extensions, IC Tray REF:8888101001HP; GTIN:20884521127897 LOT Numbers: 2133600127 2133700049 22004001802370 units
Z-2368-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888101002HP; GTIN: 20884521127965 LOT Numbers: 2133600171 2133600172 2133700047 2133700048 2133700060 2200400110 2204000236 2230400213 2230400214 22334000686615
Z-2369-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888101003HP; GTIN: 20884521127972 LOT Numbers: 2130900104 2133600083 2133600160 2133600165 2226500171 2226500173 2227800101 2227800104 2227800109 22304002085373 units
Z-2370-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Curved Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888101004HP; GTIN: 20884521127989 LOT Numbers: 2130900107 21337000591325 units
Z-2371-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888102003HP; GTIN: 20884521127996 LOT Numbers: 2204000239 22278001101875 units
Z-2372-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888102004HP; GTIN: 20884521128009 LOT Numbers: 2200400154685 units
Z-2373-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 13 cm, Curved Extensions, PASS Tray REF: 8888103001HP; GTIN: 0884521128010 LOT Numbers: 2133700228299 units
Z-2374-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, PASS Tray REF: 8888103002HP; GTIN: 20884521128023 LOT Numbers: 2133700232 2133700247 2133700248299 units
Z-2375-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Curved Extensions, PASS Tray REF: 8888103004HP; GTIN:20884521128047 LOT Numbers: 2133700227271 units
Z-2376-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Straight Extensions, PASS Tray REF: 8888104003HP; GTIN: 20884521128054 LOT Numbers: 2131200173 2133700237 2200400273 22004002901099 units
Z-2377-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, PASS Tray REF: 8888104004HP; GTIN: 20884521128061 LOT Numbers: 2200400292519 units
Z-2378-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Straight Extensions, Kit REF: 8888340629; GTIN: 20884521057019 LOT Numbers: 1921300069 2227800100655 units
Z-2379-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Straight Extensions, Kit REF: 8888340629HP; GTIN: 10884521128071, 20884521128078 LOT Numbers: 1926100313 1926100314 1926100315 1933000064 2034900046 2102200138 2107700127 2113300296 2119400212 2123000099 2130800131 2203300174 22304002277293 units
Z-2380-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, Kit REF: 8888340637; GTIN: 20884521057026 LOT Numbers: 2119400209 2122900117 2124600187775 units
Z-2381-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Straight Extensions, Kit REF: 8888340637HP; GTIN: 10884521128088, 20884521128085 LOT Numbers: Lot Number 1907700088 2015100039 2019500217 2107700128 21133002872425 units
Z-2382-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions REF: 8888345512HP; GTIN: 20884521128108 LOT Numbers: 2018800014 2023400145 2027200276 2119400215 2130800064 2201000047600 units
Z-2383-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions REF: 8888345520HP; GTIN: 20884521128115 LOT Numbers: 2018800011 2203900129295 units
Z-2384-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 13 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit" REF: 8888345603; GTIN: 10884521006768/ 20884521006765 LOT Numbers: 1907700093 1908400296 1914400157 1914400158 1914800241 1914800242 1914800243 1915800144 1915800145 1916500157 1920700126 1921100198 1921100199 1921100201 1921300056 1921300057 1928700083 1932300211 2000700063 2000700064 2001400084 2002100115 2002900099 2002900103 2002900104 2005700211 2005700212 2007800069 2007800070 2007800088 2009000047 2009400127 2010800201 2010800203 2010800204 2010800206 2010800207 2015100040 2015100043 2017400082 2019500192 2131200161 2131200162 2131200163 2227800106 2227800111 2227800112 2227800114 2227800115 2230400303 2230400304 223270020345880 units
Z-2385-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 13 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit REF: 8888345603HP; GTIN: 20884521128139 LOT Numbers: 2017400081 2028300087 2113300282 2133700046 22278001052685 units
Z-2386-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit" REF: 8888345611; GTIN:10884521006782 / 20884521006789 LOT Numbers: Lot Number 1907700087 1915800147 1915800149 1924500084 1924500085 1924500087 1924500088 1933000070 1933000071 1933000073 1934300131 1934300134 1934300135 1934300136 1934400128 1934400174 1935100073 1935100074 1935100085 1935100086 1935100087 1935100088 2000700065 2000700066 2002100112 2002100114 2002900106 2003900122 2003900123 2005500062 2005500064 2006500075 2007800071 2007800072 2007800073 2009200094 2009300094 2009300095 2009300096 2010800205 2011300096 2011300098 2011300099 2017400084 2018800018 2018800021 2018800023 2019500195 2019500198 2029700145 2032300067 2032800039 2032800040 2033100068 2033100069 2104100115 2122900118 2122900159 2122900161 2122900195 2122900217 2122900276 2122900277 2123000092 2123000115 2124600186 2124600190 2127300095 2131200168 2131200172 2131200175 2131200178 2131200179 2133700137 2133700138 2133700140 2230400265 2230400277 2230400278 223480008269987 units
Z-2387-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit REF: 8888345611HP; GTIN: 10884521128149 / 20884521128146 LOT Numbers: 1908400297 1908400298 1908400299 1908800136 1920500260 1924500090 1926100317 1926100318 1926800467 2018800025 2018800044 2018800045 2018800046 2019500187 2020500079 2021000109 2021000110 2021000111 2023400151 2102200137 2102600093 2104100085 2113000069 2113300288 2116200130 2116500175 2119400217 2119400219 2131200183 2203300166 2203300169 2203300170 2203300173 2203300175 2232700163 2232700197 2232700207 223480007032125 units
Z-2388-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit" REF: 8888345629; GTIN: 10884521006799 LOT Numbers: 2009400128 2113300290 2116500142 2116500176 2119400221 2119400227 2122900119 2122900127 2122900216 2122900231 2127300111 21273001136949 units
Z-2389-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit REF: 8888345629HP; GTIN: 0884521128163/ 20884521128160 LOT Numbers: Lot Number 1828200086 1925300170 1925300171 2018800013 2018800024 2018800043 2019500199 2019500200 2019500222 2021000106 2021000107 2029600102 2029600103 2116600083 2131200176 2133700166 2227800108 2230400250 2230400251 223480007115209 units
Z-2390-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit REF: 8888345637; GTIN: 10884521006829/ 20884521006826 LOT Numbers: 2124600191 2127300121647 units
Z-2391-2023MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 24 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit REF: 8888345637HP; GTIN: 10884521128187 / 20884521128184 LOT Numbers: 1916500156 2017400085 2028300088 2102600094 2104600149 2107700145 2113100057 2119400230 2123000100 21337001643965 units
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Blockage Symptoms

    If you experience reduced blood flow or treatment delays, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

  2. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to Covidien for guidance on whether your catheter is affected and next steps.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFLPuerto Rico: yesPR

FDA distribution: “US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution Foreign: Argentina Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Finland France French Polynesia Germany…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 56 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 28, 202312. FDA classified it Class I: Aug 11, 202323. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 23, 202332023
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2372-2023 (June 28, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2372-2023 to see it in context.
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