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Recall of Device Recall Sarns flexible arterial cannula

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64007
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0667-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-01-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-08-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=115292
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
  • Reason
    Flexible arterial cannula and high-flow aortic arch cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, tcvs has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.
  • Action
    TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification to all consignees on January 7, 2013. Terumo CVS is advising users to discontinue use and return all affected cannulae in inventory. Terumo CVS will issue credit for returned cannulae. Terumo CVS providied a list of marketed devices that can be used as alternatives. Contact Terumo CVS Customer Service with questions or concerns: 800- 521- 2818 Monday  Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM EST For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.

Device

Device Recall Sarns flexible arterial cannula
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number: 0677284 and Catalog number: 13020
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and worldwide: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , ME , MI, MO , NC , ND , NV , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , and WI. Bahrain, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, Honduras, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE).
  • Product Description
    Sarns flexible arterial cannula, 7.3 mm (22 Fr) OD with 3/8in connector, suture ring, 9.5in (24 cm) long || The Sarns" High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula and Sarns" Flexible Arterial Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery
  • Manufacturer
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Manufacturer

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, 6200 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor MI 48103-9586
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Terumo Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA