Events

Recall of Device Recall PICC Insertion Tray

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Vygon U.S.A..

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
    79752
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1640-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-02-28
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=163554
  • 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
    Peripheral catheter insertion kit - Product Code OWL
  • Reason
    Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.
  • Action
    The firm, Vygon USA, mailed an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 2/28/2018 to affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers are instructed to: 1) Check your stock for the products included within the scope of the recall. Immediately cease use and distribution, and quarantine all affected product immediately; 2) Count and document your affected inventory on the Recall Acknowledgement and Inventory Return Form; 3) complete and return form via Fax to 215-672-6740 or email to: customerservice@vygonus.com including customer contact information; 4) Vygon customer service will contact the customer and issue a Return Merchandise Authorization number; 5) Return the product as well as the original signed Recall Acknowledgement and Inventory Return Form using the instructions from Customer Service involving product pick-up. Distributors are instructed to: communicate the recall to customers who received the affected product by providing them a copy of the notification. Also, provide a copy of the Recall Acknowledgement and Inventory Return Form to customers. If you have questions or concerns please contact your local sales representative or Vygon's Customer Service Department at 1-800-473-5414, or by e-mail at customerservice@vygonus.com.

Device

Device Recall PICC Insertion Tray
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 17I040D, 17I041D, 17J016D, 17I002D, 17J015D, 17J018D,  UDI: 08498840010648
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, UT, WI, NJ, CT, TX, PA, VA, MN, MA, MO, FL, and CA.
  • Product Description
    PICC Insertion Tray, Product Code: AMS-7192CS-4 || Convenience kit for the insertion of PICCs into the vascular system.
  • Manufacturer
    Vygon U.S.A.

Manufacturer

Vygon U.S.A.