Class I — Vascular Solutions, Inc.
| Recalling firm | Vascular Solutions LLC |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Vascular Solutions became aware of a potential problem with the click version of the Guardian II hemostasis valves. The low pressure seal may not close properly, which may allow air to be introduced into the device and may lead to risk of an air embolism. |
| Product | Guardian II Hemostasis Valve, models 8210 and 8211. The following models are only available Outside the US: FH101, FH101-T, FH101-25, and FH101-50. Product Usage: The Guardian hemostasis valves are designed to be used as conduits when interventional devices with diameters up to 8 F are inserted into the human vascular system. The devices have two seals: the low-pressure seal, and the high-pressure seal. Closure of the high-pressure seal, which is achieved when the nut can no longer rotate, secures the diagnostic/interventional device in position within the vasculature and allows for… |
| Quantity | 5283 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL IN, IA,KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NE,NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV. OUS: Ireland |
| Initiated | 2016-03-04 |
| Classified | 2016-04-07 |
| Terminated | 2016-10-19 |
| Recall number | Z-1275-2016 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class I recall — Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Z-1275-2016).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/73553/
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