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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published February 22, 2021

Angiodynamics Safe Sheath Ultralite Recall: Potential Sterility Compromise

Angiodynamics recalls specific batch of Safe Sheath Ultralite vascular introducers due to potential sterility compromise. Affected units have Catalogue # VI10 and Lot # DP-11759. Contact for remedy.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1467-2021Medical deviceAngiodynamics ›
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Recalling firmAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)10 Glens Falls Tech Park · Glens Falls, NY 12801-3864
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Angiodynamics is recalling a specific batch of Safe Sheath Ultralite vascular introducers because they may have compromised sterility. This could lead to infections if used in medical procedures. Only units with Catalogue # VI10 and Lot # DP-11759 are affected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63242-angiodynamics-safe-sheath-ultralite-recall-potential-sterility-compromise.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63242-angiodynamics-safe-sheath-ultralite-recall-potential-sterility-compromise · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1467-2021

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“Angiodynamics Safe Sheath Ultralite Recall: Potential Sterility Compromise.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63242-angiodynamics-safe-sheath-ultralite-recall-potential-sterility-compromise. Based on FDA recall #Z-1467-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1467-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Feb. 22, 2021, that Angiodynamics Inc. is recalling a specific batch of AngioDynamics Implantable Infusion Port kits and Valved introducers due to potential compromised sterility. The recall affects the AngioDynamics Safe Sheath Ultralite - Vascular Introducer/Catheter Introducer with Catalogue # VI10.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Angiodynamics
  • Product: AngioDynamics Safe Sheath Ultralite - Vascular Introducer/Catheter Introducer
  • Catalogue #: VI10
  • UPN: VI10
  • Lot #: DP-11759

The hazard

The recalled devices may have potential for compromised sterility of the device. The recall is limited to the specific product and lot identified in the record; no other products are affected.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) has had 8 other recalls since Oct. 17, 2017. Previous issues included a Starburst Talon Electrosurgical Device recall on Oct. 2, 2019, for incorrect labeling and an Angiodynamics BIOFLO 8F Device recall on Sept. 18, 2019, due to connector issues. Other recent recalls of similar products include Arrow Pacing PSI Kit Recall (April 21, 2026), Medline ARTERIAL LINE INSERTION KIT Recall (June 12, 2026), and Medical Action Industries Epidural Kits Recall (July 23, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Catalogue # VI10 and Lot # DP-11759 on the product label. Only this specific batch is affected by the recall.

  • Brand
    Angiodynamics
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NC, ND, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-1466-2021Smart Port CT-Implantable Port Catalogue #: CT96STSD-VI, CT96STSA-VI - Product Usage: indicated for any patient requiring repeated access of the vascular system, for delivery of medications, nutritional supplementation, fluids, blood, blood products, and sampling of blood and power injection of contrast media for imaging.; UPN: H787CT96STSDVI1, Lot #: 5616651, 5647359, 5654135 UPN: H787CT96STSAVI1, Lot #: 5654129267 kits
Z-1467-2021AngioDynamics Safe Sheath Ultralite - Vascular Introducer/Catheter Introducer Catalogue #: VI10 - Product Usage: For the introduction of various types of pacing leads and catheters.; UPN: VI10, Lot #: DP-11759337 units, (14 boxes of 5, 267 units each kit)
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for Catalogue # VI10 and Lot # DP-11759 on the device label to confirm if it is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide; the notice names 22 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: nationwideMEVermont: nationwideVTNew Hampshire: nationwideNHWashington: named in the noticeWAIdaho: nationwideIDMontana: nationwideMTNorth Dakota: named in the noticeNDMinnesota: nationwideMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: nationwideWIMichigan: named in the noticeMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: nationwideRIMassachusetts: nationwideMAOregon: named in the noticeORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: nationwideSDIowa: nationwideIAIndiana: named in the noticeINOhio: named in the noticeOHPennsylvania: named in the noticePANew Jersey: nationwideNJConnecticut: nationwideCTCalifornia: named in the noticeCAUtah: nationwideUTColorado: named in the noticeCONebraska: nationwideNEMissouri: named in the noticeMOKentucky: nationwideKYWest Virginia: nationwideWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: nationwideMDDelaware: nationwideDEArizona: nationwideAZNew Mexico: named in the noticeNMKansas: named in the noticeKSArkansas: named in the noticeARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: named in the noticeNCSouth Carolina: named in the noticeSCDistrict of Columbia: nationwideDCOklahoma: nationwideOKLouisiana: nationwideLAMississippi: nationwideMSAlabama: nationwideALGeorgia: nationwideGAHawaii: named in the noticeHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: named in the noticeFL

FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NC, ND, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 22, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: Apr 21, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Apr 28, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Jul 19, 2022420212022
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1467-2021 (February 22, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1467-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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