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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; NON-VALVED, UPN H965440140, Cat. No. 44-014 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.

Reported: November 27, 2019 Initiated: September 18, 2019 #Z-0501-2020

Product Description

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; NON-VALVED, UPN H965440140, Cat. No. 44-014 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.

Reason for Recall

Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.

Details

Units Affected
582
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI and country of Canada.
Location
Glens Falls, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; NON-VALVED, UPN H965440140, Cat. No. 44-014 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.. Recalled by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.). Units affected: 582.
Why was this product recalled?
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 27, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0501-2020.