Recall Z-2400-2012 ยท DTL Adaptor, Stopcock, Manifold, Fitting, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
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.
| Date | Sep 17, 2012 (initiated Aug 30, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| 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, ple |
| Quantity | 3500 units |
| 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 |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |