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Terumo Ultrasonic air sensor, 1/4" by 3/32" (6.4 mm x 2.4 mm), Gold, for use on Terumo perfusion systems 1, 8000 and 900

FDA device recall Z-0532-2008 · posted 2008-01-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp
Reason for recall
False Alarm: The air sensor may malfunction and trigger false alarms, and may continue to alarm thus preventing the device from being reset.
Action taken
Consignees were notified of the defect/issue and what to do if it were to occur (short term work around) via an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter dated 9/14/07. As the permanent fix users were informed the sensor will be replaced when replacements become available.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KRL
Quantity affected
175
Distribution
Worldwide: USA, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Equador, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin Amer
Date initiated
2007-09-19
Date posted
2008-01-24
Date terminated
2009-07-07
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

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