The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1193-2019·Announced 2019-05-29

Edwards Lifesciences Recalls EV1000 Clinical Platform Due to Fire Hazard

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling EV1000 Clinical Platform monitors because liquid ingress into AC power outlets could cause an electrical short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC is recalling the EV1000 Clinical Platform, including models EV1000A, EV1000NI, and EV1000CS. The EV1000A Monitor is used to optimize fluid management through minimally invasive monitoring with the FloTrac or Volume View sensor. The recall covers 22,443 units distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in numerous foreign countries.

The recall is due to a potential for an electrical short circuit leading to a possible fire hazard. This risk arises from liquid ingress into the AC power outlets of the devices. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or fatalities associated with this defect.

Healthcare facilities and users of the EV1000 Clinical Platform should contact Edwards Lifesciences for instructions on how to proceed with the recall. The source text does not provide specific consumer action steps beyond the recall notification.

The recalled product

Product
EV1000 Clinical Platform, Models: EV1000A, EV1000NI, EV1000CS Product Usage: EV1000A Monitor is used to optimize fluid management through the use of minimally invasive monitoring with the FloTrac sensor (or the Volume View sensor).
Affected units
22,443

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 51 states specifically: