Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System, Catalog # 801188, UDI 00886799000588 The...
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation began a recall of Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System, Catalog # 801188, UDI 00886799000588 The electronic gas blender provides control and... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The gas flow rate output of the EPGS may be inaccurate due to a defect in the internal flowmeter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1337-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
- Product
- Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System, Catalog # 801188, UDI 00886799000588 The electronic gas blender provides control and monitoring of the gas flow rate and oxygen content of the gas input to the oxygenator in the perfusion circuit.
- Product code
- DTQ Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Reason for recall
- The gas flow rate output of the EPGS may be inaccurate due to a defect in the internal flowmeter.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- The firm, Terumo, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 18, 2019 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to take the following actions: 1. Review this Medical Device Recall notice. 2. Assure that all users have received notice of this issue, and prominently display this notice where all users may access it. 3. Continue use of the device in conjunction with the backup external mechanical flowmeter found in the Terumo System 1 Accessory Kit. 4. Confirm receipt of this communication by completing and returning the attached Customer Response Form as indicated on the form. 5. Terumo CVS will contact users to schedule the field correction activities. Note: Terumo CVS recommends that users continue using their Terumo System 1 with EGPS, with the required backup external mechanical flowmeter, while waiting for this correction. Customers with questions are directed to the following: Terumo CVS Customer Service: 1.800.521.2818 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Recall Fax: 1.734.741.6149
- Quantity in commerce
- 1258
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
- Product codes and lots
- All
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1337-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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