Recall of Device Recall Sarns " TCM II Temperature Control Module

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
    64530
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1569-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Controller, temperature, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWC
  • Reason
    Internal testing found certain sarns" tcm ii systems were released with incorrectly assembled heatsink assemblies which could cause the units to fail.
  • Action
    Terumo sent beginning May 30, 2013, an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION were sent to all customers with instructions to notify all customers of the recall requesting all affected units to be quarantined until the heatsink units are replaced Confirm receipt by filling out the response form containing communication by faxing or emailing the attached Affiliate Response Form to the fax number or email address indicated on the form. Questions should be directed to Terumo CVS customer service in the U.S.: Telephone: +1-734-663-4145; Fax: +1-734-741-6149

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number 4416 and Serial Numbers: 4656, 4657, 4658,4659, 4661, 4662, and 4663.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution including the countries of UAE (United Arab Emirates) HONG KONG and THAILAND. Not distributed in USA
  • Product Description
    Sarns " TCM II Temperature Control Module || The Sarns" TCM II Temperature Control Module is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and is indicated for controlling and monitoring patient temperature
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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