The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0596-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

BioFlo PICC Recall Issued for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

Angiodynamics Inc. is recalling specific lots of BioFlo PICCs labeled with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life beyond validated testing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a voluntary precautionary recall for a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) is recalling specific lots of BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV. The affected products are labeled with incorrect expiration dates that extend the shelf life of the product beyond the date supported by validation testing.

The recall is warranted to prevent the use of the product beyond its validated expiry date, even though the product has not yet reached that date. The affected units were distributed to accounts in Florida and to Great Britain.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected lots and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV, ( RS 5F DL BIOFLO PASV - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM (LTP) PG) Cat. no. 60M183481
Affected units
4

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 (1)

  • 5231609

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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