FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1966-2016
Vaxcel PICC with PASV Catheter Kit under the following labels: 1) 3F, UPN H965454350, Rx ONLY, 2) 4F, UPN M001454550, Rx ONLY & 3) 5F, UPN M001454700, Rx ONLY. The Vaxcel PICC with PASV is indicated for use in establishing peripheral access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including, but not limited to, hydration agents, antibiotics, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy, and blood products. It is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal. This product is intended for central venous access in adults, children and infants who require intravenous (IV) therapy.
Published June 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2016
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing specification change that reduces the incidence of hemolysis during blood sampling through the PICC catheter.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution US (Nationwide) Internationally to AU, GR, SE, SA, IN, CA, GB, BR, BE, NL, ES, KR, HK, AE, IT and ES.
- Lot
- Batch/Lots: 1) 4732402, 4745359, 4824107, 4827333, 4835750, 4860987 & 48698433, 2) 4772713, 4786763, 4790018, 4817452 & 3) 4725793, 4745367, 4748673, 4756297, 4765394, 4773295, 4784468, 4788536 & 4845665 with Use By 2016-04-30.
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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