220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for...
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation began a recall of 220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Terumo Cardiovascular System (TCVS) has received reports of a situation where users experienced a total loss of functionality for some System 1 units. The reports indicate that the units went blank and shut down with no...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0436-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
- Product
- 220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
- Product code
- DTQ Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Reason for recall
- Terumo Cardiovascular System (TCVS) has received reports of a situation where users experienced a total loss of functionality for some System 1 units. The reports indicate that the units went blank and shut down with no sign of power and battery backup did not initiate. The result is all pumps stop, with no safety system functionality, and the battery would not be activated. The user would be
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Correction letter dated November 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Terumo CVS is alerting all users of Terumo System 1 of the reports of malfunction. Customers were instructed to: 1. Review this Medical Device Safety Advisory. 2. Assure that all users are aware of this notice. 3. Confirm receipt of this communication by faxing, or emailing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number/email address indicated on the form. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns: Terumo CVS Customer Service 1-800-521-2818, Recall Fax 1-734-741-6149 Customer Service Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM ET
- Quantity in commerce
- 1647 units total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV.
- Product codes and lots
- Catalog number: 801764 and all serial numbers
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0435-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0436-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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