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FDA Device recall Z-1979-2016

Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952420 & UPN H965952460, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela…

On 2016-06-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952420 & UPN H965952460, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela… 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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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1979-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-03-14
Published2016-06-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyNavilyst Medical An Angiodyamics
DistributionUS

Product

Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952420 & UPN H965952460, 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.

Identifiers

code_infoBatch/Lots: 4762475, 4780075, 4797006, 4807953, 4730240 & 4757886. Use By Date 2016-03-31 to 2016-09-30.

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-1979-2016%22

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