CLASS II Device recall · Reported 17 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
BioFlo Port with Endexo and Pasv Technology-AngioDynamics recalled
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) is recalling BioFlo Port with Endexo and Pasv Technology-AngioDynamics Bioflo 8F Single Plastic, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0076-2019
- FDA event ID
- 80913
- Recalling firm
- Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.), Glens Falls, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 5 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 17 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +73 days |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
BioFlo Ports was partially manufactured with the incorrect sterile port assembly. The actual sterile port assembly used was, 8F SL Xcela Plus Titanium Valved Non-Filled, when it should have been, 8F SL BioFlo Plastic Valved Non-Filled
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
BioFlo Port with ENDEXO and PASV Technology-AngioDynamics BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC NON-FILLED; VALVED PG UPN: H965440210 Catalog Number: 44-021 Box of 1 Port - 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.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide in the state of IN.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
BioFlo Ports was partially manufactured with the incorrect sterile port assembly. The actual sterile port assembly used was, 8F SL Xcela Plus Titanium Valved Non-Filled, when it should have been, 8F SL BioFlo Plastic Valved Non-Filled
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 5363172
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide in the state of IN.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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