Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 7, 2022

Covidien LP recalls MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter

Covidien LP recalls specific models of MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters due to potential fluid leakage in the hub. Affected units have model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.

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

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0877-2023Medical device Covidien ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

There is a potential leaking condition within the hub of affected devices, due to an inter-lumen void in the hub component, which may result in unanticipated fluid return during use.

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Recalling firmCovidien LP15 Hampshire St · Mansfield, MA 02048-1113

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Covidien LP is recalling specific models of MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters because they may leak fluid during use due to a void in the hub component. This could cause unanticipated fluid return, potentially affecting patient safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/59204-covidien-lp-recalls-mahurkar-13-5fr-high-flow-dual-lumen.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/59204-covidien-lp-recalls-mahurkar-13-5fr-high-flow-dual-lumen · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0877-2023

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“Covidien LP recalls MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/59204-covidien-lp-recalls-mahurkar-13-5fr-high-flow-dual-lumen. Based on FDA recall #Z-0877-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0877-2023%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Dec. 7, 2022, that Covidien LP is recalling MAHURKAR dialysis catheters due to a potential leaking condition in the hub that may cause unanticipated fluid return during use. The agency issued recall number Z-0877-2023 for the Class I device.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Covidien
Product: MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only
Model No. 8888135131 (13.5cm, Straight Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135132 (13.5 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135133 (13.5cm, Pre-Curved, Kit)
Model No. 8888135134 (13.5cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray)
Model No. 8888135161 (16cm, Straight Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135162 (16cm, Curved Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135163 (16 cm, Pre-Curved, Kit)
Model No. 8888135164 (16cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray)
Model No. 8888135191 (19.5cm, Straight Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135192 (19.5cm, Curved Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135193 (19.5cm, Pre-Curved, Kit)
Model No. 8888135194 (19.5cm, Straight Extensions, IC Tray)
Model No. 8888135198 (19.5cm, Curved Extensions, PASS Tray)
Model No. 8888135241 (24cm, Straight Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135242 (24cm, Curved Extensions, Kit)
Model No. 8888135243 (24cm, Pre-Curved, Kit)
Distribution: Worldwide including US nationwide and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom

The hazard

According to the FDA, there is a potential leaking condition within the hub of affected devices due to an inter-lumen void in the hub component. This defect may result in unanticipated fluid return during use.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Covidien, LP has 26 other recalls on record since July 17, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Merit Medical DuraMax Hemodialysis Catheter Recall (Feb. 13, 2026), Merit Medical Systems CentrosFLO Hemodialysis Catheters Recall (Feb. 13, 2026), and Merit Medical ProGuide Dialysis Catheters Recall (Feb. 13, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the model number on the catheter packaging or label. Affected models include 8888135131-8888135243 with specific serial numbers and lots listed in the recall notice. The UDI-DI (GTIN) numbers are also provided for identification.

Brand
Covidien
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Review the model number and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Covidien LP for guidance on next steps if your catheter is confirmed affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Guam, USVI, and Puerto Rico; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, French…” 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 42 days after the firm started it.

Dec 7, 2022Firm started the recall
Jan 12, 2023FDA classified it Class I
Jan 18, 2023Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

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

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0877-2023 (December 7, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0877-2023 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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