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.

Code information: 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.

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.