Catheter And Tip, Suction

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-05-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PPE KIT, Model Number: DYK1011945P

  Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Wayne Pneumothorax Set: Reference Part Number C-UTPT-1020-WAYNE-IMH, Order Number G56532; Reference Part Number C-UTPT-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56535.

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Wayne Pneumothorax Tray: Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537.

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-02-17Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PPE KIT, Model Number: DYK1011945P

  Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.

• 2024-08-12Open, ClassifiedNo Marketing Application

  Various Merit Medical convenience kits that contain recalled Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. syringes: ReSolve (Catheter and Tip Suction kit), REF: RTT14038MB/A The ReSolve Thoracostomy Tray is indicated for the percutaneous removal of air and fluid from the pleural space.

  Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.

• 2024-02-25Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) KIT,SUCTION CATH,10FR W/WATER, REF DYND41470; b) KIT,SUCTION CATH,12FR W/H20 12, REF DYND41471; c) KIT,SUCTION CATH,14FR W/SALIN, REF DYND40442; d) KIT,SUCTION CATH,14FR W/WATER, REF DYND41472; e) KIT,SUCTION CATH,18FR W/H20, REF DYND41474; f) KIT,SUCTION CATH,6FR,DELEE,W/H, REF DYND41476; g) KIT,SUCTION CATH,8FR DELEE W/H, REF DYND41478; h) KIT,SUCTION CATHETER,14FR W/S, REF DYND41442

  Medline Industries, LP is recalling certain kits and trays that were manufactured using specific lots of Nurse Assist (as components): 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP, Sterile Water for Irrigation USP and Saline Flush Syringe. Nurse Assist issued a recall due to the potential lack of sterility, which could result in the solution being non sterile.

• 2024-02-16Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 18 Fr/Ch (6.0mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline, 6 Fr/Ch (2.0 mm); Argyle" Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 8 Fr/Ch (2.67 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 10 Fr/Ch (3.33 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline, Towel 14 Fr/Ch (4.67 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 14 Fr/Ch (4.67 mm); Argyle" Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Water, 8 Fr/Ch; Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Water 12 Fr/Ch (4.00 mm); Argyle" Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve, Water 14 Fr/Ch; Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Water 10 Fr/Ch (3.33 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Water, Towel 14 Fr/Ch (4.67 mm)

  Convenience kits were manufactured and distributed with components which were subsequently recalled by Nurse Assist.

• 2023-07-20Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: KIT,SUCTION CATH,14FR W/WATER, Model Number DYND41472

  Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.

• 2016-04-14TerminatedPackaging

  Catalog Number: 900277 SUCTION CATHETER TRAY 14FR WITH SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IRRIGATION Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.

  Recall initiated due to inadequate validation/qualification of sterilization processes, and package integrity for products released for distribution as sterile.

• 2015-09-03TerminatedPackaging

  SUCTION CATHETER KIT CUSTOMED 50/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc. .

  Recall initiated due to inadequate validation/qualification of sterilization processes, and package integrity for products released for distribution as sterile.