The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0527-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Velano PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G units recalled for incomplete package sealing

Velano Vascular is recalling 123,700 PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G units due to incomplete package sealing that could compromise sterile barriers and allow microbial contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for a medical device with potential for serious adverse health outcomes (bloodstream infection) but no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. This constitutes a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Velano Vascular is recalling 123,700 PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G units (reference 202-0005, UDI 00850984007027). The recalled devices were distributed nationwide. The affected lot codes are 070621-02, 062221-01, 061021-02, 052721-03, and 051421-02.

The recall is due to potential incomplete sealing of blood collection device unit packages. This could breach the sterile barrier enclosing the product, potentially allowing microbial contamination of the device prior to use.

Potential health effects range from no clinical effect up to bloodstream infection. No illnesses or injuries related to this issue have been reported to date.

The recalled product

Product
PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G, REF: 202-0005
Manufacturer
Velano Vascular
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-breach
  • microbial-contamination
  • bloodstream-infection

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • UDI: 00850984007027. Lots: 070621-02
  • 062221-01
  • 061021-02
  • 052721-03
  • 051421-02

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.