FDA Device recall Z-1981-2016
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PI…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-06-22
On 2016-06-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PI… 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-1981-2016 |
| 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
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458410, 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_info | Batch/Lots: 4788244, 4814218, 4835795 & 4842658. Use By Date Range 2016-07-31 to 2017-01-31 |
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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-1981-2016%22
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