Z-1966-2016 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- June 22, 2016
- Initiation Date
- March 14, 2016
- Termination Date
- June 11, 2018
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 2,716 units
Product 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 for Recall
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.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution US (Nationwide) Internationally to AU, GR, SE, SA, IN, CA, GB, BR, BE, NL, ES, KR, HK, AE, IT and ES.
Code Information
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.