—#110196

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.

FDA product code: DTQ — Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K022947
Affected lot / code info: Catalog number: 802018 and serial numbers: 00032, 00042, 00056, 00147, 00623, 00700-00764, 00766-00820, and 00823-00847.

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results

Action the firm took

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

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide and US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-09-10
Posted by FDA: 2012-09-24
Terminated: 2014-01-13
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #110196. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.