Covidien recalls specific dialysis catheters due to silicone lubricant causing blockages that may delay treatment or cause complications. Affected units have lot numbers 2131200173, 2133700237, 2200400273, 2200400290.
Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion an excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant which coats the catheter tip. An occluded, partially or fully, and/or uncured or excessive MDX may dislodge from the catheter lead to full catheter obstruction resulting in delay to treatment and partial obstruction resulting in reduced flow, or particulate dislodgement that may result in delay to treatment, hemolysis, embolism/embolus or thrombosis/thrombus
Covidien is recalling certain acute dialysis catheters because a silicone-based lubricant can cause blockages. This may delay treatment or lead to complications like reduced blood flow or blood clots.
The catheter tip can become blocked by excessive silicone lubricant, which may cause partial or full blockages. This can delay treatment, reduce blood flow, or cause blood clots, leading to serious health issues.
Patients using dialysis treatments with the recalled catheters are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use these catheters for acute dialysis treatments may also be affected.
Check for lot numbers 2131200173, 2133700237, 2200400273, or 2200400290 on the catheter packaging. The product includes a PASS Tray and straight extensions.
Look for lot numbers 2131200173, 2133700237, 2200400273, or 2200400290 on the catheter packaging.
The catheter tip can become blocked by excessive silicone lubricant, which may cause partial or full blockages, delaying treatment or causing complications like reduced blood flow or blood clots.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the recalled numbers, stop using it and contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2376-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2376-2023 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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