FDA · Medical device recall

Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr 48 in (120 cm) Kit… and 7 more products

Recall started May 26, 2021 · FDA enforcement report July 7, 2021 Class II

Reason: There is a potential that the pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system
Status: Terminated
Distribution: US: AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NJ PR SD TX UT VA WA WI WV OUS: Canada, United Kingdom, Italy

Enforcement report date: July 7, 2021
Risk class: Class II (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote)
Status: Terminated (FDA's definition: FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard; as in openFDA's data of Nov. 10, 2026)
Filed by: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason: There is a potential that the pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system
Distribution pattern: US: AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NJ PR SD TX UT VA WA WI WV OUS: Canada, United Kingdom, Italy

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“There is a potential that the pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system”Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr 48 in (120 cm) Kit, REF: PXVJ356, Pressure Monitoring Set, RX Only, CE, Sterile EO, Sterilized using ethylene Oxide, UDI: (01) 57460691954507, FDA enforcement report, 2021-07-07. The caption is the record's own words.

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FDA device name: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip

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8 products in this recall

Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr 48 in (120 cm) Kit…

Product: Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr 48 in (120 cm) Kit, REF: PXVJ356, Pressure Monitoring Set, RX Only, CE, Sterile EO, Sterilized using ethylene Oxide, UDI: (01) 57460691954507
Quantity: 460 units
Codes and lots: Lot #s: 63505216 and 63590087
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1959-2021

Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr/52 in (132 cm) Kit…

Product: Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr/52 in (132 cm) Kit, REF: PXVJ0711, Pressure Monitoring Set, RX Only, CE, Sterile EO, Sterilized using ethylene Oxide, UDI: (01) 07460691954489
Quantity: 700 units
Codes and lots: Lot #s: 63470654, 63505217 and 63592430
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1960-2021

Edwards TruWave x 2 (3 cc)/VAMP Jr/54 in (136) Kit…

Product: Edwards TruWave x 2 (3 cc)/VAMP Jr/54 in (136) Kit, REF: T443952B, Pressure Monitoring Set, RX Only, CE, Sterile EO, Sterilized using ethylene Oxide, UDI: (01) 57460691930174 ***Not Marketed within the US
Quantity: 290 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63479666- Not Marketed within the US
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1961-2021

Edwards REF: VJ0990…

Product: Edwards REF: VJ0990, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, CE, Sterile EO UDI: (01)57460691951520
Quantity: 2,000 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63456332
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1962-2021

Edwards VAMP Jr…

Product: Edwards VAMP Jr. 6 in (15 cm) REF: VMP306, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, CE, Sterile EO UDI: (01)57460691944782
Quantity: 1,679 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63445142 and 63630816
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1963-2021

Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr Kit…

Product: Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr Kit, REF: VMP306PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE, UDI: (01)57460691950370
Quantity: 990 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63438489
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1964-2021

Edwards TruWave 3 cc/VAMP Jr Kit…

Product: Edwards TruWave 3 cc/VAMP Jr Kit, REF: VMP426PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE UDI: (01)57460691950547
Quantity: 50 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63598812
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1965-2021

Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr…

Product: Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr, REF: VMP406PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE UDI: (01)07460691958746
Quantity: 90 units
Codes and lots: Lot # 63545959
Recall started: May 26, 2021
Recall terminated (FDA): Dec. 14, 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Device type: Transducer, Pressure, Catheter Tip
Root cause (FDA): Under Investigation by firm
What the company told customers: On May 26, 2021 Edwards Lifesciences issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to all affected consignees. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Action to be taken by user: We request that you return all unused product in your inventory with the model and lot numbered reference above. For product that has been used and will be returned, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 to request a biokit. Please review your inventory and quarantine any affected product until prepared for return to Edwards Lifesciences. Please follow the instructions included in the enclosed acknowledgement form an return within 5 days of receipt of this notification. 2. Action to be taken by distributor: Please complete the acknowledgement form and return to US.FCA@edwards.com. Please forward this customer communication to any of your customers who have purchased the impacted Edwards VAMP Jr. and TruWave/VAMP Jr. Products and ask them to return the product toe Edwards with the enclosed acknowledgement form. 3. Alternatively, you can provide Edwards with a list of your customers who have purchased the impacted product and Edwards will communicate directly with your customers to facilitate the recall and acknowledgement process. Please forward your customer list to US.FCA@edwards.com 4. Adverse Event Reporting in the US: - Please contact the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fa: Complete and submit the report Online: WWW.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm - Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 5. Transmission of the Product Recall: This notice need to be passed on to all individuals within your organization who need to be aware of th
Recall number: Z-1966-2021

This recall among the others

FDA's enforcement report came 42 days after the firm started the recall. For half of the 892 FDA medical device recall events reported in 2021 with a start date, it took 50 days or fewer (by year).
Edwards Lifesciences: 12 other recalls or notices on this site in the three years before this one (from July 8, 2018).

Counted from the agency records on this site, as on Statistics: a recall event once, by its first notice.

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