TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC recalls Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters Catalog No: DTRC-20S The thoracic catheter is indicated to be used in any surgical proced…

Recall date

August 7, 2020

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2922-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

Sold / distributed

US Distribution of states to: AR AZ CA CO FL GA IA IL IN LA MI MN MS NC NH NV NY OH OK OR PA SD TN TX VA WA WI

Why it was recalled

Potential sterility issue

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

What was recalled

Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters Catalog No: DTRC-20S The thoracic catheter is indicated to be used in any surgical procedure requiring attachment to a Chest Drainage device. The thoracic catheter is indicated for use less than 30 days.