Vortex

Lifeport Single Plastic Vascular Access Port System with Attachable 8.4F x 76cm Polyurethane Catheter

Registry build 21.09.26
2manufacturers in China registered for this device type
7catalogue numbers in this listing
3510(k) clearances naming this product code
31recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

Concentrated in Guangdong (1), Jiangsu (1). 2 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code LJT
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
Turnxon Precision Co., Ltd. Dongguan Guangdong Contract manufacturer 17
Forefront Medical Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 14

Record

Regulatory record for Vortex
Listed by AngioDynamics, Inc., United States
FDA product code LJT
Device type Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 880.5965
Establishment Contract manufacturer, Specification developer, Repacker / relabeller, Complaint-file establishment, Manufacturer
510(k) K010767
Record published 2015-09-17
Record revised 2021-11-30 (version 4)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety MR Conditional
Supplied sterile Yes
Single use Yes
Prescription Prescription only
Label carries lot or batch number, expiry date
Sizes Needle gauge 18 to 21 G; length 53 to 76 cm; lumen/inner diameter 0.9 to 1.6 mm; catheter gauge 5 to 9.6 Fr; outer diameter 1.7 to 3.2 mm
Distribution end date 2021-11-23

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Vortex
Catalogue number Size Status
LVTX5057 Lumen/Inner Diameter 0.9 mm Withdrawn
P12105K Length 76 cm Withdrawn
P12305K Needle Gauge 18 G Withdrawn
P12355K Length 76 cm Withdrawn
LVTX5555 Length 53 cm Withdrawn
P12155K Needle Gauge 18 G Withdrawn
LVTX5557 Needle Gauge 18 G Withdrawn

Same Product Code

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Dignity® Low Profile CT Port Medical Components Inc 45
Dignity® Mini CT Port Medical Components Inc 44
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PRO-Fuse® Medical Components Inc 28

Showing 12 of 96. All products under Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular

510(K) Clearances

FDA 510(k) clearances naming this product code
Clearance Decision date
K190559 2020-05-22
K101017 2010-06-17
K081472 2008-09-23

Recalls Naming This Product

1 recall names this product by its own identifier, the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of Vortex
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
AngioDynamics, Inc. 510(k) number 2007-10-03 Not classified Employee error Incorrect Size Catheter: The product may contain an incorrect size catheter. 150 kits 2008-07-14

Recalls

8 of these are Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.

Recalls referencing this product code
Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
2022-09-20 Class II Under Investigation by firm Printed Instructions for Use (IFU) not shipped with device. The Instructions for Use contain the Warnings, Precautions, Contraindications, and Procedures for the Preparation, Implantation, and Post Operative Care of the implantable port, fa 11 units
2021-02-22 Class II Under Investigation by firm AngioDynamics, Inc. is recalling a specific batch of AngioDynamics Implantable Infusion Port kits and Valved introducers that may have potential for compromised sterility of the device. Only the specific product/lot of the kit identified be 267 kits 2022-07-19
2019-09-18 Class II Under Investigation by firm Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implan 582 2020-09-24
2019-09-18 Class II Under Investigation by firm Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implan 582 2020-09-24
2019-09-18 Class II Under Investigation by firm Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implan 582 2020-09-24
2019-09-18 Class II Under Investigation by firm Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implan 582 2020-09-24
2019-09-18 Class II Under Investigation by firm Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implan 582 2020-09-24
2018-07-24 Class II Unknown/Undetermined by firm 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 1 box 2019-05-17
2010-08-30 Not classified Labeling False and Misleading The labeling contains errors which result in the products being misbranded 41 units 2012-03-12
2010-08-30 Not classified Labeling False and Misleading The labeling contains errors which result in the products being misbranded 69 units 2012-03-12
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2010-05-13 Not classified Nonconforming Material/Component FDA testing determined that non-coring needles included in the Vaxcel Port and Vaxcel Port with PASV Valve may result in coring and resulting septum damage which could lead to patient injury. 2012-08-03
2009-07-16 Not classified Packaging process control The product may contain an incorrect size catheter and introducer. 150 kits 2010-10-27
2006-09-27 Not classified Other Sterile barrier may have been compromised. Firm received one complaint which demonstrated that the inner and outer seals of the port tray packaging had been compromised. Domestic – 42 2007-11-26
2006-09-27 Not classified Other Sterile barrier may have been compromised. Firm received one complaint which demonstrated that the inner and outer seals of the port tray packaging had been compromised. Domestic – 194 2007-11-26
2006-06-13 Not classified Other Mispackaging: some kits of peelable sheaths/dilators may contain a 10F sheath instead of a 9F sheath–(Recalling Firm was notified by supplier B. Braun Medical of the error) 22 2007-04-23
2006-06-13 Not classified Other Mispackaging: some kits of peelable sheaths/dilators may contain a 10F sheath instead of a 9F sheath–(Recalling Firm was notified by their supplier B. Braun Medical of the error) 5 2007-04-23
2004-09-20 Not classified Other The product has an incorrectly sized introducer included in the kit. The kit contains a 12 French introducer instead of a 7 French introducer. 44 kits 2005-03-01

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