BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965251290 & H965457420, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV, BioFlo PICC with PASV and BioFlo Hybrid PICC with PASV are indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, including but not limited to, the administration of fluids, medications and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and for power injection of contrast media. Non-valve lumens are indicated for central venous pressure monitoring

    Recall: Z-1975-2016 · Initiated March 14, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1975-2016
    Event Number
    73598
    Firm
    Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
    FEI Number
    3017892510
    Product Code
    LJS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    March 14, 2016
    Terminated
    June 11, 2018
    Address
    10 Glens Falls, Tech Park Glens Falls, NY, 12801-3864

    Description

    Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965251290 & H965457420, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV, BioFlo PICC with PASV and BioFlo Hybrid PICC with PASV are indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, including but not limited to, the administration of fluids, medications and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and for power injection of contrast media. Non-valve lumens are indicated for central venous pressure monitoring

    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.

    Action

    Navilyst Medical distributed Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall notification letters on March 14, 2016, and Reply Tracking forms to their customers via courier service. Customers were asked to immediately remove any affected (recalled) product from their inventory (whether in labs, central supply, shipping and receiving or any other location). Segregate this product in a secure location for return to Navilyst Medical. Immediately forward a copy of the recall notice to all sites to which you have distributed affected product. If affected product is located in your institution, please call Navilyst Medical Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 Monday to Friday, 8 am - 7 pm, EST to obtain a replacement or credit for your returned product. Promptly complete, sign and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return) by fax to 1-800-782-1357. For questions regarding this recall call 518-792-4112.

    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

    568 units