Events

Recall of Device Recall Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valve with Guidewire Introducer

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Vascular Solutions, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63098
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2400-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-08-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-09-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=112542
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Adaptor, stopcock, manifold, fitting, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DTL
  • Reason
    Vascular solutions, inc., became aware of a potential problem involving pouches missing a seal from guardian ii (model 8210) and guardian ii nc (model fh102) hemostasis valve which poses a risk of product contamination.
  • Action
    The firm, Vascular Solutions, sent an "URGENT - Medical Device Field Safety Notice" dated August 24, 2012 and a follow-up "Urgent Medical Device Removal - Lot Specific" letter dated August 30, 2012 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately check their inventory and to follow steps outlined in the letter which included to complete and return the "VSI Account Inventory Form" via email to: customerservice@vasc.com or fax: to (763) 656-4251. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact your local Vascular Solutions Account Manager; call (763) 656 4300 or email: Senior Regulatory Operations Associate at SOuellette@vasc.com and/or email: www.vascularsolutions.com.

Device

Device Recall Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valve with Guidewire Introducer
  • Model / Serial
    lots 27686, 27293, 22446
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL IN , KY, LA,MD, MN, MO, NV, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV; and countries of: Italy and Korea. Italy, Korea
  • Product Description
    Guardian II Hemostasis Valve, Model 8210 and Guardian II NC Hemostasis Valve, Model FH102. || Intended to maintain hemostasis during the use of diagnostic/interventional devices. The device is indicated for maintaining a seal around diagnostic/interventional devices with outside diameters up to 8.0F (2.67 mm or 0.105") during diagnostic/interventional procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Manufacturer

Vascular Solutions, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Vascular Solutions, Inc., 6464 Sycamore Ct N, Maple Grove MN 55369-6032
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA