CLASS II Device recall · Reported 16 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

PICC Insertion Tray, Product recalled by Vygon U

Vygon U is recalling PICC Insertion Tray, Product, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Feb 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Numbers: 16I024D, 16H009D, 16I019D, 16J018D, 16L002D, 16L058D, 17B001D, 17B031D, 17C009D, 17C050D, 17F031D, 17F033D, 17H048D, 17F034D, 17H041D, UDI: 08498840009765

Quantity recalled16,520 total products

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-1639-2018
FDA event ID: 79752
Recalling firm: Vygon U, Lansdale, PA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Feb 2018
FDA classified: 4 May 2018
Reported: 16 May 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Sterility
Device type: Heart & Vascular Devices

Timeline

28 Feb 2018	Recall initiated by company
4 May 2018	Classified by FDA	+65 days
16 May 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

Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

PICC Insertion Tray, Product Code: AMS-7192CS-3 Convenience kit for the insertion of PICCs into the vascular system.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, UT, WI, NJ, CT, TX, PA, VA, MN, MA, MO, FL, and CA.

Nationwide Arizona California Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is PICC Insertion Tray, Product recalled?

Yes. Vygon U recalled PICC Insertion Tray, Product on 28 Feb 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1639-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Numbers: 16I024D, 16H009D, 16I019D, 16J018D, 16L002D, 16L058D, 17B001D, 17B031D, 17C009D, 17C050D, 17F031D, 17F033D, 17H048D, 17F034D, 17H041D, UDI: 08498840009765

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, UT, WI, NJ, CT, TX, PA, VA, MN, MA, MO, FL, and CA.

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 21 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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