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Device product

BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, UPN H965750211 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

Z-1985-2016

March 14, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Event
Event 73598
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
445 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1985-2016

Official wording

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.

Code information: Batch/Lots: 4773627, 4780053 & 4782468. Use By Date Range 2016-05-31 to 2016-07-31

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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.