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Z-1605-2023Class II

HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, Model Number 80001004

Access Vascular, Inc / initiated 2023-03-03 / Open, Classified / root cause: labeling and UDI

Access Vascular, Inc began a recall of HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, Model Number 80001004 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The catheter packaged with specific lots of the HydroPICC Kits and HydroMID Kits have a shorter expiration date than what is listed on the outer kit package". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1605-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Access Vascular, Inc
Product
HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, Model Number 80001004
Product code
LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Reason for recall
The catheter packaged with specific lots of the HydroPICC Kits and HydroMID Kits have a shorter expiration date than what is listed on the outer kit package.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification letter was sent to customers on 3/3/23. Our records indicate that your facility has received kits from the affected lots. We are contacting you to provide information on action to take to ensure patient safety. - Product that has already been used: No action required. The catheter and all kit components are currently within their expiration date, so no patient safety risk has been identified. - Product that has not been used: The catheter and all kit components are currently, within their expiration date, so no immediate patient safety risk has been identified. However, please refrain from using these kits as using the product used past its expiration date may contaminate the sterile field and result in an infection. AVI will provide a replacement label with the correct expiration date or replace the affected products. Access Vascular is committed to providing the highest quality products and support and is implementing corrective actions to prevent this issue from recurring in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your understanding as we take steps to correct this issue. If you have any questions about this communication, please contact us at 781-538-6594.
Quantity in commerce
240 units
Distribution
US distribution to States of: FL, TN, TX.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI: 00862559000487; Lot Number: 11423949

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1605-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1605-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated