TRUWAVE PX36NRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07460691950696), received between Mar 9, 2023 and Mar 9, 2023 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Air/Gas in Device” (1 report).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K142749); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 9, 2023Loose or Intermittent Connection; Air/Gas in Device; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Air/Gas in Device

  IT WAS REPORTED A LOOSE CONNECTOR ON A TRANSDUCER CAUSED AIR TO ENTER AN ECMO CIRCUIT WHILE IN USE OF A PATIENT. EVENT OCCURRED IN THE OPERATING ROOM. PATIENT REQUIRED INTERVENTION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Air Embolism

  MAUDE report 16513125 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K142749. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0414-2024 · Oct 4, 2023 · Open, Classified
  TruWave with Vamp System Pressure monitoring set, REF: PXAVMP(3cc)/VAMP 68 in (173cm) PXAVMP3: x3 (3cc)/VAMP PXVK0364:(3cc)/VAMP 96in (241cm); PXVK0853: x3 (3cc)/VAMP 76in (193cm)
• Z-0413-2024 · Oct 4, 2023 · Open, Classified
  TruWave Pressure monitoring set, REF: PX212: cc/12 in (30cm), PX260: (3 cc/60in (150cm), PX272: 3 cc/72in (180cm), PX284: 3 cc/84 in (210 cm), PX2X2: x2 (3cc), PX3X3284C: X3 (3cc),
• Z-1962-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  Edwards REF: VJ0990, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, CE, Sterile EO UDI: (01)57460691951520
• Z-1965-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  Edwards TruWave 3 cc/VAMP Jr Kit, REF: VMP426PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE UDI: (01)57460691950547
• Z-1963-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  Edwards VAMP Jr. 6 in (15 cm) REF: VMP306, Blood Management System, Rx Only, Single Use, CE, Sterile EO UDI: (01)57460691944782
• Z-1960-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  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
• Z-1964-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  Edwards TruWave (30 cc)/VAMP Jr Kit, REF: VMP306PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE, UDI: (01)57460691950370
• Z-1961-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  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 ***N
• Z-1966-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr, REF: VMP406PX, Pressure Monitoring Set, Rx Only, CE UDI: (01)07460691958746
• Z-1959-2021 · May 26, 2021 · Terminated
  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
• Z-2776-2015 · Jul 31, 2015 · Terminated
  Edwards Pressure Monitoring Kit with TruWave disposable pressure transducer. A sterile, single-use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure monitoring catheters. For