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VAXCEL PASV Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 3F, single lumen, sold in a kit, Catalog #45-452; UPN #M001454520. 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. Each KIT contains: Catheter; caps; tape measure, 60 cm length;stylet; stylet guide/flush assembly; attachable suture wing; statlock catheter securement device; instructions for use; 21 gauge, 1.5 inch introducer needle with echogenic tip; 30 cm floppy tip guidewire; 5cm peelable introducer sheath with locking dilator; 10 ml syringe; scalpel, CSR wrap.

FDA Recall Z-0405-05 · Posted 2005-01-20

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLJS
Date Initiated2004-11-22
Date Terminated2005-12-16
Product Quantity158 kits

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

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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