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Guardian® II hemostasis valve 8210Recalls & reported problems

Vascular Solutions, Inc. · The Guardian hemostasis valves are intended to maintain hemostasis during the use of diagnostic or interventional devices. Guardian hemostasis valves are indicated for maintaining a seal around diagnostic/interventional devices with outside diameters up to 8F (0.105" or 2.67mm) during diagnostic/interventional procedures. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI M20682100), received between Jun 7, 2016 and Jun 7, 2016 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Air Leak” (1 report).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Air Leak1

Patient problems

  • ST Segment Elevation1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJun 7, 2016Air Leak

    A GUARDIAN II DEVICE WAS USED IN A PATIENT PROCEDURE. THE PHYSICIAN WAS WORKING ON AN RCA LESION AND HAD A GUIDEWIRE AND GUIDELINES IN PLACE AS IT WAS USED A LARGE AIR BUBBLE WENT DOWN THE RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY. PATIENT BECAME SYMPTOMATIC WITH ST ELEVATION. THE PATIENT WAS FINE IN THE END BUT REQUIRED VASODILATORS.

    Patient problems: ST Segment Elevation

    MAUDE report 5704107 ↗

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