Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Centeze Centesis Catheter Recalled by Galt Medical Corporation Due to Due to a manufacturing issue, the catheter tip...

Date: November 16, 2020
Company: Galt Medical Corporation
Status: Terminated
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 Galt Medical Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Centeze Centesis Catheter, 6F, 10cm, 18Ga, 12cm, REF DRC-002-06 Centeze Centesis Catheter, 6F, 10cm, 18Ga, 12cm, REF DRC-006-16

Quantity: 9,920 catheters (updated on 03/17/2021)

Why Was This Recalled?

Due to a manufacturing issue, the catheter tip geometry is incorrect (thicker wall) resulting in a more obtuse tip angle.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 8 states: FL, GA, MA, NJ, NC, OH, PA, UT

Affected (8 states)Not affected

About Galt Medical Corporation

Galt Medical Corporation has 20 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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