VAXCEL PASV Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 3F, single lumen. Catalog #45-450, UPN #M001454500; sold as individual catheters. Firm on label: Boston Scientific, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA . Manufactured at 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY ''. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: A radiopaque, polyurethane catheter with a hub/suture wing, polyurethane extension leg(s) and luer locking adapter(s). A peel away sheath introducer allows for percutaneous insertion of the catheter. The hub/suture wing promotes fixation of the catheter hub to the patient''s skin.
FDA Recall Z-0403-05 · Posted 2005-01-20
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLJS
Date Initiated2004-11-22
Date Terminated2005-12-16
Product Quantity1,218 units
Reason for Recall
Catheter separation immediately distal to the nose of the suture wing.
Firm Action
Letters dated 11/22/2004 issued via Certified Mail. Customers instructed to return units in inventory. Patients with implanted units are to be evaluated.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
75 hospitals and medical centers throughout the U.S. One foreign consignee, a hospital in New Brunswick, Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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