FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#147334

Product

Sarns TCM II; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) II (system) is a source of temperature controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient. It also freezes water for an ice supply, monitors temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allows gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Product Usage: The Sarns TCM II is indicated for controlling and monitoring patient temperature.

FDA product code
DWCController, Temperature, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K883603
Affected lot / code info
The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM), TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415), TCM II TUV, 220V (P/N 4416), TCM II, with Cardioplegia, 11 OV/60Hz (P/N 164925) TCM II, without Cardioplegia, 110V/60Hz (P/N 164930) TCM II, with Cardioplegia, 220V/50Hz (P/N 164935) TCM II, without Cardioplegia, 220V/50Hz (P/N 164940)

Why it was recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is conducting a voluntary recall of its heater-cooler devices due to the distributor no longer selling the Interchlor sanitizer (Product Code 205) referenced in its heater-cooler cleaning instructions.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) initiated a voluntary recall on 06/08/2016, by mailing certifed letters to customers. Terumo CVS is notifying all users of its heater-cooler devices that the distributor, Intercon Chemical Company, no longer sells the Interchlor sanitizer (Product Code 205) referenced in its heater-cooler cleaning instructions. However, the identical sanitizer is available from other sources. This notice applies to the following Terumo CVS heater-cooler devices: Sarns" TCM and TCM II Cooling and Heating Systems Sarns" Dual Cooler-Heaters HX2" Temperature Management Systems Terumo CVS will provide users with updated user instructions regarding the 10% Sodium Hypochlorite sanitization solution. Instructions will be provided under separate cover, when available; updated manual and cleaning guide will be completed in December 2016. Customers are asked to do the following: Review this notice and ensure that all users receive notice of this issue. 2. Return the attached Customer Response Form acknowledging receipt of this notice. 3. Source a replacement for the Interchlor sanitizer. See information above or call Terumo CVS Technical Support for assistance. If you have questions about this notification, please contact your Terumo representative or Terumo CVS Technical Support: 800.441.3220, extension 6932 Technical Support Hours: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 6 p.m. ET (24/7 Emergency Hours)

Recalling firm

Firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Address
6200 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA , CO, CT, DC , DE , FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,LA , MA, MD, ME, MI , MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV , NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium,Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Finland, France, Germany Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates , Uruguay , Venezuela, Vietnam

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-08
Posted by FDA
2016-07-14
Terminated
2017-08-04
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #147334. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.