Covidien recalls specific Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Catheters for hemodialysis due to potential hub leakage causing unanticipated fluid return during use.
There is a potential leaking condition within the hub of specific chronic dialysis catheters, due to an inter-lumen void in the hub component, which may result in unanticipated fluid return during use.
Covidien is recalling certain Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Catheters used in hemodialysis because a potential leak in the hub could cause unanticipated fluid return. This could lead to complications during dialysis treatments.
The catheter hub has an inter-lumen void that may allow fluid to leak unexpectedly during use. This could cause unanticipated fluid return, potentially leading to complications in dialysis treatments.
Patients receiving hemodialysis or apheresis treatments using the recalled catheters are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use these catheters for medical procedures are also affected.
Check for the model number 8888119369P or 8888123409P or 8888145048P, with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. These catheters were sold for hemodialysis and apheresis treatments.
Verify your catheter's model number against the list of recalled items provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Covidien for guidance on whether your catheter is affected and next steps.
The recall is due to a potential leak in the hub that could cause unanticipated fluid return during use, which may lead to complications in dialysis treatments.
Check the model number on your catheter against the list of recalled models (8888119369P, 8888123409P, 8888145048P) and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Covidien for guidance on whether your catheter is affected and next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1315-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1315-2022 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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