The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0582-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

Atrium Medical Recalls 28 Fr Trocar Catheters Due to Labeling Error

Atrium Medical is recalling 28 Fr Trocar catheters because the packaging label incorrectly depicts 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, but the hazard is a minor labeling error (incorrect icon) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 7,043 cases of 28 Fr Trocar catheters, sterile, Model Number 8428. The product is 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 USA, 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 affected. Consumers and healthcare providers should verify the labeling on their inventory and contact Atrium Medical Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Atrium Medical 28 Fr Trocar catheter, Sterile Model Number: 8428 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.

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.

See all 8 products in this recall →