CLASS II Device recall · Reported 7 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Edwards REF: VJ0990, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use recalled
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling Edwards REF: VJ0990, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1962-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87993
- Recalling firm
- Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 25 Jun 2021
- Reported
- 7 Jul 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 26 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 7 Jul 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
There is a potential that the pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system
Product as listed by the FDA
Edwards REF: VJ0990, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, CE, Sterile EO UDI: (01)57460691951520
Where it was distributed
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
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraska
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
There is a potential that the pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 63456332
Where was it sold?
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
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 87993This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Edwards TruWave x 2 (3 cc)/VAMP Jr/ (136) Kit recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave x 2 (3 cc)/VAMP Jr/ (136) Kit recalled | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave 3 cc/VAMP Jr Kit recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards VAMP Jr recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr/ Kit recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr Kit recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr Kit recalled by Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Lifesciences | Other | 29 states |
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