FDA Device recall Z-1968-2016
Vaxcel PICC with PASV IR-145 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M001454580, Rx ONLY, 2) 5F, UPN M001454630, Rx ONLY & 3) 6F, UPN M0…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-06-22
On 2016-06-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Vaxcel PICC with PASV IR-145 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M001454580, Rx ONLY, 2) 5F, UPN M001454630, Rx ONLY & 3) 6F, UPN M0… by Navilyst Medical An Angiodyamics, citing 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 th….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1968-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-03-14 |
| Published | 2016-06-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Navilyst Medical An Angiodyamics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vaxcel PICC with PASV IR-145 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M001454580, Rx ONLY, 2) 5F, UPN M001454630, Rx ONLY & 3) 6F, UPN M001454780, 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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Batch/Lots: 1) 4748893, 4766101, 4773293 & 4814220 with Use By Range 2016-05-31 to 2016-10-31. Batch/Lots: 2) 475234…Batch/Lots: 1) 4748893, 4766101, 4773293 & 4814220 with Use By Range 2016-05-31 to 2016-10-31. Batch/Lots: 2) 4752348, 4784466, 4735032, 4738833, 4765395 & 4814222 with Use By Range 2016-05-31 to 2016-07-31. Batch/Lots: 3) 4752881, 4765393 & 4942171 with Use By Range 2016-05-31 to 2017-09-30. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1968-2016%22
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