—#106291

Product

Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula; Aortic cannula, 7.0 mm (21 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 12" (31 em) long. Product Usage: CTS Usage: The Sarns-Aortic Cannula is indicated for use In perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The X-Coating is intended to reduce the adhesion of platelets to the blood contacting surfaces of the device during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

FDA product code: DWF — Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K083301, K934127
Affected lot / code info: catalog number: 5779; lot numbers: 0545579, 0548150, 0554137,0558396, 0562512, 0569935, 0576823, 0584962, 0589209, 0595115, 0601515, 0606478, 0612440, 0618280, 0622453, 0626218, 0635379, 0639446, and 0646536.

Why it was recalled

During in-house inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems discovered one Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula with a hole in the tip, just above the suture ball.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Terumo sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated February 23, 2012 via Federal Express to all US customers. Terumo Foreign Affiliates received the recall notification via email on February 24th, 2012. The letters identified the affected products, reson for removal, potential hazard, affected population and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review the Medical Device Removal notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice, confirm receipt of this communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number provided or email to tcvs.recall@terumomedical.com and call Terumo CVS Customer Service for a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. For questions call Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.

Recalling firm

Firm: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Address: 6200 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103-9586

Distribution

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV and the countries of: CANADA, CHILE, India, Japan, Singapore, AUSTRALIA, Malaysia, BELGIUM, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, BRAZIL, BRAZIL, and Philippines.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-02-23
Posted by FDA: 2012-03-23
Terminated: 2013-04-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #106291. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.