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Z-2443-2012Class II

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 ASSEMBLY FLOW POD

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation / initiated 2012-09-10 / Terminated

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation began a recall of Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 ASSEMBLY FLOW POD Product Usage: The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (CVS) received two reports of the false back flow alarms for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 when there was no tubing in the flow sensor. Terumo CVS' investigation found that the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2443-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Product
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 ASSEMBLY FLOW POD Product Usage: The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns or similar equipment.
Product code
DTQ Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (CVS) received two reports of the false back flow alarms for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 when there was no tubing in the flow sensor. Terumo CVS' investigation found that the voltage level on a circuit board was improperly set in a population of flow modules for Terumo System 1, the sensor operates correctly if the tubing is installed and it is highly unli
FDA root cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Action
Terumo CVS issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE Recall letter dated September 10, 2012 to alert all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that a Terumo CVS representative will contact all affected US account.to schedule an appointment to replace the affected product. The affected product will be return to Terumo for destruction. Non-US Terumo Affiliates will be instructed to remove the devices from the field and provide a record of destruction. For questions call the Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818
Quantity in commerce
150 units
Distribution
Worldwide and US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Catalog number: 802018 and serial numbers: 00032, 00042, 00056, 00147, 00623, 00700-00764, 00766-00820, and 00823-00847.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2443-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2443-2012Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated