BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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.

    Recall: Z-0955-2013 · Initiated February 27, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0955-2013
    Event Number
    64511
    Firm
    Vascular Solutions, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3002827704
    Product Code
    DTL
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Vendor change control
    Initiated
    February 27, 2013
    Posted
    March 20, 2013
    Terminated
    August 5, 2013
    Address
    6464 Sycamore Ct N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369-6032

    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.

    Reason

    Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism.

    Action

    Consignees were sent a Vascular Solutions "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated February 28, 2013. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. In addition, consignees were advised to identify the location of and immediately remove the recalled product from their inventory and secure it. Consignees were requested to complete and return the VSI Account Inventory Form. The letter also stated that VSI Customer Service would contact customers within 1-2 business days after receiving the completed VSI Account Inventory Form. All returned affected product will be replaced upon receipt. Customers are to contact their local Sales Representative if they have any questions or concerns regarding this recall.

    Distribution

    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.

    Quantity

    79,869