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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 17, 2012).
- Company
- Vascular Solutions, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- August 30, 2012
- Posted
- September 17, 2012
- Terminated
- December 4, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-2400-2012
- Quantity
- 3500 units
- Firm Location
- Maple Grove, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
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
Lot / Code Info
lots 27686, 27293, 22446
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
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.