Edwards Lifesciences EV1000A Monitor Fire Risk Due to Liquid Ingress
Edwards Lifesciences recalls EV1000A, EV1000NI, and EV1000CS monitors for potential fire risk from liquid entering AC power outlets. Affected units may need replacement.
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Potential for an electrical short circuit leading to possible fire hazard due to liquid ingress into AC power outlets.
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What happened, in plain English
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling three models of EV1000 Clinical Platform monitors because liquid can enter the AC power outlets, causing a short circuit and possible fire. This could lead to serious injury or property damage if the device is used without proper precautions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/68574-edwards-lifesciences-ev1000a-monitor-fire-risk-due-to-liquid-ingress.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/68574-edwards-lifesciences-ev1000a-monitor-fire-risk-due-to-liquid-ingress · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1193-2019
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“Edwards Lifesciences EV1000A Monitor Fire Risk Due to Liquid Ingress.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/68574-edwards-lifesciences-ev1000a-monitor-fire-risk-due-to-liquid-ingress. Based on FDA recall #Z-1193-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1193-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Liquid can enter the AC power outlets of the monitor, causing an electrical short circuit. This short circuit may lead to a fire hazard, especially if the device is used in environments where moisture is present.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the EV1000A monitor for fluid management are most at risk. Patients receiving care with these monitors may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model numbers EV1000A, EV1000NI, or EV1000CS on the monitor. These devices were sold for clinical use to optimize fluid management.
- Brand
Edwards Lifesciences- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Liquid Ingress
Inspect the AC power outlets for signs of liquid damage or corrosion.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Edwards Lifesciences for guidance on next steps if liquid ingress is found.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 49 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide : FL, MD, NY, TX, VA, CO, OK, MO, CA, DE, TN, NC, DC, PA, MA, OR, SC, OH, WI, KS, NV, MI, IL, KY, GA, NJ, WA, CT, IN, MN, WV, LA, MS, AL, SD, NE, IA, AZ, ID, HI, UT, ME,MT, NM, AK, NH, RI, AR, ND, WY,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this recall affecting my home use?
No, this recall applies only to clinical use in healthcare settings.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1193-2019 (March 21, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1193-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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