Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Vascular Solutions Recalled by Vascular Solutions, Inc. Due to Risk that air may be introduced into the...

Date: February 27, 2013
Company: Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Vascular Solutions, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 79,869

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 43 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, 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, WI, DC

Affected (43 states)Not affected

About Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Vascular Solutions, Inc. has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report