Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 16, 2018
Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.
Vygon U.S.A. recalled Neonatal PICC Tray, Product Code: AMS-8010CP-1 Convenience kit for the insertion of PI… - a moderate-severity action.
Neonatal PICC Tray, Product Code: AMS-8010CP-1 Convenience kit for the insertion of PI… was recalled by Vygon U.S.A. in May 16, 2018. Reason: Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1634-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Vygon U.S.A. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1634-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1634-2018) was formally reported on May 16, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 28, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Vygon U.S.A. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lansdale, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 16520 total products.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, UT, WI, NJ, CT, TX, PA, VA, MN, MA, MO, FL, and CA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,861 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
16520 total products
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Neonatal PICC Tray, Product Code: AMS-8010CP-1 Convenience kit for the insertion of PICCs into the vascular system.
Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1634-2018 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 28, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Vygon U.S.A. |
| Firm location | Lansdale, PA |
| Affected scope | 16520 total products |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, UT, WI, NJ, CT, TX, PA, VA, MN, MA, MO, FL, and CA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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