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Z-1146-2013Class II

Pressure Monitoring sets with VAMP Plus closed blood sampling system model # T001691A, PXVP0566, PXVP2260...

Edwards Lifesciences LLC / initiated 2013-01-30 / Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC began a recall of Pressure Monitoring sets with VAMP Plus closed blood sampling system model # T001691A, PXVP0566, PXVP2260, PXVP0826, PXVP0827, PXVP2284AT3, PXVP23X3AT3... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The device is being recalled because the firm has received multiple complaints related to incorrect assembly that may result in dilution of blood samples". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1146-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Product
Pressure Monitoring sets with VAMP Plus closed blood sampling system model # T001691A, PXVP0566, PXVP2260, PXVP0826, PXVP0827, PXVP2284AT3, PXVP23X3AT3, T398807D, T100605B, T001762A, T391T00A, VP2. Blood sampling system used on patients requiring periodic withdrawal of blood samples.
Product code
KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush
Reason for recall
The device is being recalled because the firm has received multiple complaints related to incorrect assembly that may result in dilution of blood samples.
FDA root cause
Process change control
Action
The firm initiated a recall in Europe via customer letters starting January 30, 2013 to notify the recall of model number T001691A lot number 59326333. The recall was expanded and a worldwide recall via customer letters was initiated on February 11, 2013. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.
Quantity in commerce
30,467
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI) and Europe.
Product codes and lots
59184554, 59187809, 59191725, 59221801, 59227844, 59238613, 59326333, 59356987, 59401041,  59222349, 59227178, 59234808, 59284693, 59328047, 59270408, 59284617, 59276238, 59401734, 59270380, 59319038, 59306624, 59390840, 59195810, 59331224, 59397181, 59291446, 59272771.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1146-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1146-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated