Covidien Palindrome Catheter Kit Recall: Labeling Updates Needed
Covidien recalls specific Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kits for updated labeling and instructions to improve safety.
Lower-risk recall
This voluntary withdrawal is being conducted to implement point-of-use labeling on each device and enhancements to the Instructions for Use (IFU).
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What happened, in plain English
Covidien is recalling certain Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kits to add clearer labels and updated instructions. This helps healthcare providers use the catheters more safely during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62443-covidien-palindrome-catheter-kit-recall-labeling-updates-needed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62443-covidien-palindrome-catheter-kit-recall-labeling-updates-needed · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2373-2021
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“Covidien Palindrome Catheter Kit Recall: Labeling Updates Needed.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62443-covidien-palindrome-catheter-kit-recall-labeling-updates-needed. Based on FDA recall #Z-2373-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2373-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall involves updating labels and instructions for safer use. The hazard is not a physical risk but a need for clearer guidance to prevent misuse.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the specific catheter kits with listed lot numbers are affected. Patients receiving these catheters are at minimal risk due to the labeling update focus.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the item code 8888541033P and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The catheters are used in medical settings for chronic conditions.
- Brand
Covidien- Category
Medical device
All 18 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 II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-2358-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 19 cm, Item Code 8888541019; Lot Numbers: 1733700175 1806600076 1828200123 1930200088 1800300146 1814300196 1828900141 2012100137 1805200088 1822000084 1829500128 2027200247 |
| Z-2359-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 23 cm, Item Code 8888541023; Lot Numbers: 1730500118 1813600098 1911900076 2002900137 1733300158 1819000139 1915800109 2009300076 1801700131 1822600144 1921700146 2023300126 1804000123 1830300170 1926100253 2027200177 1804500142 1831600080 1933700125 2028200196 1809400131 1910200092 1935100121 |
| Z-2360-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 28 cm, Item Code 8888541028; Lot Numbers: 1726500092 1806600073 1833800146 2009200089 1728600060 1815800078 1904900089 2012100138 1733300161 1816400084 1906300059 2020400105 1733700172 1826200176 1910200093 2026000059 1733700178 1826800155 1917600105 2027200241 1800300143 1828200124 1926100255 2028200207 1804000125 1831000115 1931600120 2028200207 1804500144 1832300108 2000700070 |
| Z-2361-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 33cm, Item Code 8888541033; Lot Numbers: 1800300145 1814300204 2009300078 2027200251 1805900115 1926100256 2017500135 |
| Z-2362-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 44cm, Item Code 8888541044; Lot Numbers: 1815000193 1920500218 2014900146 2012100124 1905600053 |
| Z-2363-2021 | Palindrome RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 55cm, Item Code 8888541055; Lot Numbers: 1725600159 1831000117 1906000012 1910600263 1732700137 1902800146 1908400348 2009300117 |
| Z-2364-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 19cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541119; Lot Numbers: 1708800198 1714400174 1904900098 2009300086 |
| Z-2365-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 23cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541123; Lot Numbers: 1616800188 1719300113 1828900138 2023300147 1703200130 1816400079 1833800127 2026000048 1713700156 1822000123 2009300120 |
| Z-2366-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 28cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541128; Lot Numbers: 1834500202 1920500219 2014900143 2020400107 1914800210 2009300121 2017500133 2023300110 |
| Z-2367-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 33cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541133; Lot Numbers: 1705400292 |
| Z-2368-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 44cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541144; Lot Numbers: 1704700210 1822600138 1826200177 |
| Z-2369-2021 | Palindrome RT Repair Kit 15 FR TAL 55cm, Sterile, Item Code 8888541155; Lot Numbers: 1925300162 |
| Z-2370-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 19 cm, Item Code 8888541019P; Lot Numbers: 1725600117 1807300169 1904900113 2009300115 1729100070 1810400154 1909400116 2019500282 1731200151 1812900134 1920500220 2021000088 1732600132 1814300200 1926100254 2027200198 1734700110 1817100089 1930900078 2028200205 1800300131 1821300123 1930900075 2034400101 1805900127 1824700118 1930900076 |
| Z-2371-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 23 cm, Item Code 8888541023P; Lot Numbers: 1724200116 1815000199 1921300032 1932300191 1725600107 1815800076 1921300034 1932300192 1727100076 1817100090 1927500067 2023300141 1728600062 1817700206 1929400086 2027200174 1734700104 1826800141 1929500067 2026000073 1801000128 1831600197 1929500068 2028200214 1802400119 1833100112 1929500071 2028200215 1804000126 1905600140 1929500088 2033100065 1805200078 1906000165 1929500089 2032800041 1806600074 1908400286 1929500072 2034400102 1807300167 1906700185 1930900073 1808600066 1920500223 1930900074 |
| Z-2372-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 28 cm, Item Code 8888541028P; Lot Numbers: 2034400130 1812200184 1911500092 2000700096 2034400084 1816400076 1914800226 2004400083 1724900107 1818500196 1924000133 2014900152 1731200157 1819100094 1926100267 2019500164 1731900150 1826200149 1926100246 2027200171 1801000137 1903500128 1927300072 2028200206 1802400068 1908800158 1930900080 2034400084 1810400148 1907800094 1930900081 2034400130 |
| Z-2373-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 33 cm, Item Code 8888541033P; Lot Numbers: 1727100082 1804000124 1908400303 2001400121 1730500134 1805900129 1926100248 2009300116 1732700146 1816400078 1926100292 2023300132 1734700118 1823400098 1931600117 2027200192 1801000131 1902800150 |
| Z-2374-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 44 cm, Item Code 8888541044P; Lot Numbers: 1729700119 1817700205 1910600266 2014900148 1810400147 1828900137 2014900151 2034400131 |
| Z-2375-2021 | Palindrome Precision RT Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Reverse-Tunneled 15 Fr/Ch (5.0 mm) x 55 cm, Item Code 8888541055P; Lot Numbers: 1726300131 1805900130 1911900083 2019900069 1731900198 1813600105 1926100249 2023300142 1800300137 1827600140 1926100293 2023300118 1802400067 1835100109 2002100137 2034400093 |
What to do — step by step
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Check for updated labels and instructions as part of the recall process.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers 1727100082, 1804000124, 1908400303, 2001400121, 1730500134, 1805900129, 1926100248, 2009300116, 1732700146, 1816400078, 1926100292, 2023300132, 1734700118, 1823400098, 1931600117, 2027200192, 1801000131, 1902800150 are affected.
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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-2373-2021 (May 28, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2373-2021 to see it in context.
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