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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 14, 2016

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.

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 t…

Recall #
Z-0647-2017
Affected scope
1000 kits
Initiated
October 21, 2016
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Centurion Medical Products Corporation recalled Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters sold in Centurion convenience kits. The Multi-Med cathe… - a critical-severity action.

Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters sold in Centurion convenience kits. The Multi-Med cathe… was recalled by Centurion Medical Products Corporation in December 14, 2016. Reason: The kits contain Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters that have a potential for excess material to remain at the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0647-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Centurion Medical Products Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-The kits contain Multi-Med Single Lumen Catheters that have a potential for excess material to remain at the….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
December 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0647-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0647-2017) was formally reported on December 14, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 21, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Centurion Medical Products Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Williamston, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 1000 kits.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 fro… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

1000 kits

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0647-2017
Date reported December 14, 2016
Date initiated October 21, 2016
Recalling firm Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Firm location Williamston, MI
Affected scope 1000 kits
Distribution Nationwide Distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0647-2017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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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.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0647-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 14, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.