Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0955-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Vascular Solutions, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Quantity | 79,869 |
| Location | Maple Grove, MN, United States |
Official product description
Vascular Solutions, Inc., Guardian II and Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valve, used in cardiopulmonary bypass. Model numbers: FH101, FH101-T, FH101-25, FH101-50, 8210, 8211, FH102, FH102-T, FH102-25, FH102-50, 8215, 8216, 8241, 8242, 8244, 8272 and 8274. Vascular Solutions Zerusa Limited. Intended to maintain hemostasis during the use of diagnostic/interventional devices during diagnostic/interventional procedures.
Why the product was recalled
Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT , VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI, and countries of GREECE, DENMARK, AUSTRIA, UNITED KINGDOM, SWITZERLAND, IRELAND, INDIA, TURKEY, POLAND, HUNGARY, ITALY, EGYPT, KOREA, PORTUGAL HONG KONG, GERMANY, SPAIN, MEXICO, SWEDEN, NORWAY SLOVENIA, NETHERLANDS, and BELGIUM.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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