Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 23, 2023
Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion an excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant which coats the catheter …
Covidien LP recalled MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensio… - a critical-severity action.
MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensio… was recalled by Covidien LP in August 23, 2023. Reason: Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2368-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Covidien LP issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2368-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2368-2023) was formally reported on August 23, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 28, 2023. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Covidien LP is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mansfield, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 6615.
The documented reason for this recall is: Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion an excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant which coats the catheter tip. An occluded, partially or fully, an… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution Foreign: Argentina Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Finland France Fre…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
6615
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions, IC Tray REF: 8888101002HP
Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion an excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant which coats the catheter tip. An occluded, partially or fully, and/or uncured or excessive MDX may dislodge from the catheter lead to full catheter obstruction resulting in delay to treatment and partial obstruction resulting in reduced flow, or particulate dislodgement that may result in delay to treatment, hemolysis, embolism/embolus or thrombosis/thrombus
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2368-2023 |
| Date reported | August 23, 2023 |
| Date initiated | June 28, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LP |
| Firm location | Mansfield, MA |
| Affected scope | 6615 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution Foreign: Argentina Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Finland France French Polynesia German… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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