FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#115202

Product

Sarns flexible arterial cannula, 6.7 mm (20Fr) OD with 3/8 in. connector, suture ring, 9.5 in (24 cm) long The Sarns" High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula and Sarns" Flexible Arterial Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery

FDA product code
DWFCatheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K083301, K770429, K771499
Affected lot / code info
Lot number: 0677286 and Catalog number: 13010.

Why it was recalled

Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification to all consignees on January 7, 2013. Terumo CVS is advising users to discontinue use and return all affected cannulae in inventory. Terumo CVS will issue credit for returned cannulae. Terumo CVS providied a list of marketed devices that can be used as alternatives. Contact Terumo CVS Customer Service with questions or concerns: 800- 521- 2818 Monday Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM EST 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 and worldwide: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , ME , MI, MO , NC , ND , NV , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , and WI. Bahrain, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, Honduras, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE).

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-01-07
Posted by FDA
2013-01-11
Terminated
2013-08-26
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #115202. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.