CUSTOM CPB CATHETER KIT-DR. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending a
FDA device recall Z-1841-2012 · posted 2012-06-20 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
- Reason for recall
- During production of one lot of the Sarns High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) found a foreign substance on the outer surface of some cannulae connectors. Terumo CVS' preliminary investigation found that the substance can be dislodged from the cannula surface, the substance was likely deposited during the molding process, but the exact composition of the parti
- Action taken
- Terumo sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 9, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter advises customers to discontinue use of the affected product and to return the product to the firm. A Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return. Contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818 for questions regarding this recall.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- DWF
- Quantity affected
- 133,793 (each)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL , AR , AZ, CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MI , MN , MO , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ
- Date initiated
- 2012-05-09
- Date posted
- 2012-06-20
- Date terminated
- 2013-07-11
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CANNULAE, AORTIC, ARCH, HIGH FLOW (K770429) | 3M Health Care, Sarns | 1977-03-16 |