FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-1966-2016 · Reported June 22, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1966-2016
Event ID
73598
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 22, 2016
Initiation Date
March 14, 2016
Classification Date
June 14, 2016
Termination Date
June 11, 2018
Address
10 Glens Falls Tech Park, Glens Falls, NY, 12801-3864, United States

Description

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.

Reason

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.

Code Info

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution US (Nationwide) Internationally to AU, GR, SE, SA, IN, CA, GB, BR, BE, NL, ES, KR, HK, AE, IT and ES.

Quantity

2,716 units