Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 12Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard Model/Catalog Number...
Rocket Medical Plc began a recall of Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 12Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard Model/Catalog Number: R54544-12-SG Software Version: N/A Product Description... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "IFU and device kit labeling contains misleading statements leading to improper securing of the device resulting in the potential to fall out during use". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0951-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Rocket Medical
- Product
- Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 12Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard Model/Catalog Number: R54544-12-SG Software Version: N/A Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices. Component: N/A
- Product code
- GBX Catheter, Irrigation
- Reason for recall
- IFU and device kit labeling contains misleading statements leading to improper securing of the device resulting in the potential to fall out during use.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling design
- Action
- On November 12, 2025, Urgent Medical Device Correction Letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Ensure a copy of this letter and the updated IFU are available to all users or potential users of this device. 2. Complete the FSN acknowledgement form and return via the email provided.
- Quantity in commerce
- 240 units
- Distribution
- Domestic: CO, CT, IL, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NM, OH, RI, SC, TX; International: UAE, Austria, Australia, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa
- Product codes and lots
- Model/Catalog Number: R54544-12-SG; UDI-DI: 050552709TF06DXY; Lot Code: 497012, 502660, 497561, 502780, 497763, 502978, 498069, 503202, 499335, 503384, 499541, 503406, 499903, 503536, 500405, 503733, 500630, 503900, 500706, 504179, 500812, 504397, 501030, 504628, 501615, 504822;
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0950-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0951-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0952-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0953-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0954-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0955-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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