Atrium Medical Recalls 32 Fr Trocar Catheters Due to Labeling Error
Atrium Medical is recalling 32 Fr Trocar catheters because the packaging label depicts more eyelets than the product actually contains.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 (visual icon mismatch) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 5,055 cases of 32 Fr Trocar catheters, Model Number 8432. These sterile 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 product packaging contains a label with 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, Canada, and numerous other countries. All lot codes are included in this recall. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific model numbers and stop using the affected units.
The recalled product
- Product
- Atrium Medical 32 Fr Trocar catheter, Sterile Model Number: 8432 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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