FDA recall record

Edwards Lifesciences ClearSight, Model No recall — FDA Z-1732-2015

Edward Lifesciences is recalling the ClearSight System because the finger component of the Heart Reference Sensor may be damaged.

Class IIclassification
Z-1732-2015official record ID
Jun 17, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1732-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEdwards Lifesciences, LLC
Report dateJun 17, 2015
Recall initiation dateMay 18, 2015
Quantity1,309 units total (696 units in US)
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

ClearSight, Model No. EVHRS Heart Reference Sensor. The EV1000 Clinical Platform Nl and ClearSight finger cuffs noninvasively measures blood pressure and associated hemodynamic parameters.

Why the product was recalled

Edward Lifesciences is recalling the ClearSight System because the finger component of the Heart Reference Sensor may be damaged.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Estonia, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Bahrain, France, Netherlands, Slovenia, Turkey, Belgium, Great Britain, Oman, Slovakia, South Africa, Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, and Qatar.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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