Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm Recalled by Covidien Llc Due to Foreign Object Contamination

Date: December 17, 2021
Company: Covidien Llc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Covidien Llc directly.

Affected Products

Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm, Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 8 mm x 40 mm; Cardiovascular. Product Numbers CH08-40-75GB and CH08-40-75US

Quantity: 1,994 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

The firm has received six (6) complaint reports from customers indicating difficulty removing the balloon protector sleeve from the catheter (e.g., excessive force required to remove the protector sleeve). If the balloon is damaged while removing the protector sleeve and the catheter is subsequently used in a patient procedure, patient harm may potentially occur, including perforation of vessels, foreign body in patient, embolism, risks associated with surgical intervention, or delay to treatment/therapy.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Covidien Llc

Covidien Llc has 59 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report