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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters sold in Centurion convenience kits. The Multi-Med catheter is indicated for use in patients requiring administration of solutions, blood sampling, and central venous pressure monitoring.

Reported: December 14, 2016 Initiated: October 21, 2016 #Z-0647-2017

Product Description

Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters sold in Centurion convenience kits. The Multi-Med catheter is indicated for use in patients requiring administration of solutions, blood sampling, and central venous pressure monitoring.

Reason for Recall

The kits contain Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters that have a potential for excess material to remain at the tip of the catheter from the manufacturing process. It is possible that the excess material may separate from the catheter during use and pose a potential risk of embolism, which could result in serious injury or death.

Details

Units Affected
1000 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Williamston, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters sold in Centurion convenience kits. The Multi-Med catheter is indicated for use in patients requiring administration of solutions, blood sampling, and central venous pressure monitoring.. Recalled by Centurion Medical Products Corporation. Units affected: 1000 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The kits contain Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters that have a potential for excess material to remain at the tip of the catheter from the manufacturing process. It is possible that the excess material may separate from the catheter during use and pose a potential risk of embolism, which could result in serious injury or death.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0647-2017.