—#113534

Product

HX2 Temp Manage SYS 120V The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature controlled water to heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit.

FDA product code: DWC — Controller, Temperature, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K071521
Affected lot / code info: Catalog number: 809810 and serial numbers: 1041, 1083, 1084, and 1101-1116.

Why it was recalled

Based on a retrospective review of quality data, AC Control boards used in the manufacture of the HX2 Temperature Management System were identified as being manufactured using the incorrect flux material. Use of the incorrect flux may contribute to premature board failure. A search of TCVS complaints revealed 3 complaints received related to the HX2 failure. Each failure occurred during set up

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 15, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Terumo has determined that a field correction is required to notify affected customers that the boards may fail, instruct the users that in a case of failure to swich to the second channel on the device or use a back-up unit, and that TCVS will replace the affected boards. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-621-2818. For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including CA, HI, KS, LA, MI, MO, OR, PA, UT, and WI

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-10-16
Posted by FDA: 2012-11-13
Terminated: 2013-07-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #113534. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.