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Z-0545-2010

Sarns Centrifugal Pump (without X-coating), catalog 164275, packaged in 8 piece shelf boxes, and convenience...

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation / initiated 2009-07-06 / Terminated / root cause: design

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation began a recall of Sarns Centrifugal Pump (without X-coating), catalog 164275, packaged in 8 piece shelf boxes, and convenience kits with single pump units. Indicated as... on . The reason FDA records is "The tubing- to- pump connection in a medical device used in surgical procedures may disengage resulting in blood loss". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0545-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Product
Sarns Centrifugal Pump (without X-coating), catalog 164275, packaged in 8 piece shelf boxes, and convenience kits with single pump units. Indicated as extracorporeal blood pumps for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting up to 6-hours.
Product code
KFM Pump, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Non-Roller Type
Reason for recall
The tubing- to- pump connection in a medical device used in surgical procedures may disengage resulting in blood loss.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation notified consignees of an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" by letter on July 06, 2009. The letter was addressed to hospital Perfusion, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Operating Room departments and contained specific measures to be taken to ensure proper use of the affected device. The firm recommended that users continue to use the devices and follow the corrective measures enclosed with the notification. Consignees were requested to route the notification to all users and confirm receipt of the notification by returning a customer response form. For further information, contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.
Quantity in commerce
13,753 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Product Number: 164275, Serial Numbers: KN10, KN26, KP08, LA05, LA12, LA19, LA22, LA26, LC12, LC16, LD16, LD23, LE01, LE15, LE22, LE29 and LF07.