Severity
Critical
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.
Reported: March 27, 2013 Initiated: February 27, 2013 #Z-0955-2013 79,869 units
Vascular Solutions, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on March 27, 2013. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 79,869 units are affected. The recall was issued because: Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0955-2013) was formally reported on March 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 27, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Vascular Solutions, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Maple Grove, MN. Federal records indicate 79,869 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
79,869
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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.
Reason for Recall
Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Vascular Solutions, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 79,869
- 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.
- Location
- Maple Grove, MN
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0955-2013 |
| Date reported | March 27, 2013 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Vascular Solutions, Inc. |
| Units affected | 79,869 |
| 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 coun… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Vascular Solutions, Inc.. Units affected: 79,869.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Risk that air may be introduced into the device which may lead to an air embolism.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 27, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0955-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
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..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0955-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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