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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 22, 2012

TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter accessory is intended to aid in the manipulation of or insertion of the device into the body.

Product is missing the label on the internal packaging.

Recall #
Z-2186-2012
Affected scope
611 units
Initiated
July 20, 2012
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Teleflex Medical recalled TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research … - a low-severity action.

TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research … was recalled by Teleflex Medical in August 22, 2012. Reason: Product is missing the label on the internal packaging.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2186-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Teleflex Medical issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-Product is missing the label on the internal packaging..

Low
severity level
611 units
affected scope
Class III
classification
August 22, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2186-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2186-2012) was formally reported on August 22, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 20, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Teleflex Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Research Triangle Park, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 611 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Product is missing the label on the internal packaging. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.. 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 its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

611 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter accessory is intended to aid in the manipulation of or insertion of the device into the body.

Reason for recall

Product is missing the label on the internal packaging.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2186-2012
Date reported August 22, 2012
Date initiated July 20, 2012
Recalling firm Teleflex Medical
Firm location Research Triangle Park, NC
Affected scope 611 units
Distribution AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.

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

Scale of Impact

611 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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

  • Check the recall number (Z-2186-2012) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter accessory is intended to aid in the manipulation of or insertion of the device into the body.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 611 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Product is missing the label on the internal packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 22, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-2186-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2186-2012) 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 August 22, 2012. 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.