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Terumo Sarns cardiovascular disposable products, Weighted Flexible Sucker, sterile, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp.,

FDA device recall Z-2046-2009 · posted 2009-08-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Reason for recall
A loose strand of stainless steel left on the device during manufacturing may result in an unretrieved metal fragment remaining in the patient.
Action taken
Consignees were notified via Urgent - Medical Device Removal letters dated 2/5/08 to cease use of the product. Terumo CVS will contact customers to arrange replacement for the affected product upon receipt of the attached response form. Questions are to be directed to Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DTS
Quantity affected
7079
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Belgium, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Germany, Jordan and Latin America.
Date initiated
2008-02-05
Date posted
2009-08-04
Date terminated
2009-11-01
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

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