Covidien LP recalls Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 5mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH05-40-75US), 6mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH06-40…

Recall date

September 19, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0257-2025

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Covidien LP

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Austria, Canada, Canary Islands, China, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain and Turkey.

Why it was recalled

Specific lots of the Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter failed to meet in-house balloon pressure testing.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 5mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH05-40-75US), 6mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH06-40-75US), 7mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH07-40-75US), 8mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH08-40-75US), 9mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH09-40-75US), 10mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH10-40-75US), 12mm x 40mm x 75cm (CFN CH12-40-75US)