Atrium Medical Recalls Trocar Catheters Due to Labeling Error
Atrium Medical is recalling 20 Fr Trocar catheters because the packaging labels show more holes than the product actually contains.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text identifies the issue as a labeling error (icon mismatch) without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 4,836 cases of 20 Fr Trocar catheters, sterile, Model Number 8420. These medical devices are intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
The recall was initiated because the trocar catheters are packaged with a label containing an icon that shows more holes (eyelets) than the product actually contains. This is a labeling discrepancy regarding the visual representation of the device's features.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela. All lot codes are included in this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Atrium Medical 20 Fr Trocar catheter, sterile Model Number: 8420 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
- Manufacturer
- Atrium Medical Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Catheters
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All lot codes
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Atrium Medical Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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