Events

Recall of Device Recall BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.).

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    74948
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0715-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=148878
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days - Product Code LJS
  • Reason
    There is a potential for stylet stiffening that is not accurately represented on the labeling. the label states that product includes a stylet with an outside diameter (od) measuring 0.014, however, the product may contain a stylet with an outside diameter (od) measuring 0.016.
  • Action
    Angiodynamics, Inc. (Navilyst Medical, Inc.) sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated June 8, 2016, with reply forms to all affected customers. Customers were advised to immediately remove any affected product from inventory, segregate and secure in a location for return. Immediately forward a copy of the recall notification to all sites to which they have distributed affected product. If affected product is located in your institution, please call Navilyst Medical Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 8am-7pm, EST Monday - Friday to obtain a replacement or credit for your returned product. Promptly complete, sign and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form by email to recall@angiodynamics.com or by Fax to 1-800-782-1357. For questions regarding this recall call 518-792-4112.

Device

Device Recall BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Lot #: 4945781
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution to CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MI, MN, MO, NV, OH & TX
  • Product Description
    Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), UPN H965750191, Catalog # 75-019 || The Maximal Barrier Nursing Kits are Tandem Pack Convenience Kits packaged with a NMI PICC and accessories. The BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology and BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology 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, nutrients; the sampling of blood; and for power injection of contrast media. Non-Valve lumens are indicated for central venous pressure monitoring.
  • Manufacturer
    Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

Manufacturer

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
  • Manufacturer Address
    Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.), 10 Glens Falls Tech Park, Glens Falls NY 12801-3864
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    AngioDynamics Inc
  • Source
    USFDA