Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula without suture flange Angled tip, wire-reinforced with luer port 6.0mm (18Fr) OD with 3/8

FDA device recall Z-1310-2012 · posted 2012-03-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Reason for recall

During in-house inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems discovered one Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula with a hole in the tip, just above the suture ball.

Action taken

Terumo sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated February 23, 2012 via Federal Express to all US customers. Terumo Foreign Affiliates received the recall notification via email on February 24th, 2012. The letters identified the affected products, reson for removal, potential hazard, affected population and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review the Medical Device Removal notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice, confirm receipt of this communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number provided or email to tcvs.recall@terumomedical.com and call Terumo CVS Customer Service for a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. For questions call Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

DWF

Quantity affected

188,282 Cannulae and 248 Custom Tubing Packs

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN,

Date initiated

2012-02-23

Date posted

2012-03-23

Date terminated

2013-04-03

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

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