FDA Device

PALINDROME EMERALD SPORT PACK Cuffed Dual Lumen Catheter with Pre-curved Shaft and Heparin Coating, REF 8888123411, Size 14.5Fr/Ch (4.85mm) x 23cm. TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, Mansfield, MA 02048. --- NOTE: Both the "sport pack" and "kit" package configurations include the catheter, Venetrac insertion stylets, pull apart sheath, and other accessories necessary for placement. The Venetrac insertion stylet is an optional accessory. The 510k for the Venetrac accessory is K051584. The 510k for th

Hazard

Incorrect size of the Venetrac stylets (an optional accessory). They are too short and cannot be used.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Starting on 9/19/08, Covidien Sales Representatives visited each of the hospitals that received the catheters, informed the staff that the Venetrac insertion stylets were too short, and placed pink corrective sticker labels on any unused product. Should you require additional information, please contact jim.welsh@covidien.com or 508-216-8532.

Products

PALINDROME EMERALD SPORT PACK Cuffed Dual Lumen Catheter with Pre-curved Shaft and Heparin Coating, REF 8888123411, Size 14.5Fr/Ch (4.85mm) x 23cm. TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, Mansfield, MA 02048. ---
Brand
Covidien
UPC
Product code/REF Number 8888123411; Lot No: 809403 and 811762

Units Affected

10 units