Recall of Device Recall Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1

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
    65381
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1973-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-02-08
  • 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
    Console, heart-lung machine, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DTQ
  • Reason
    Terumo cardiovascular systems (tcvs) has become aware that an advanced perfusion system 1 (aps1) centrifugal pump 'service pump' message may occur due to user induced motor movement. in this instance, the aps1 will identify the movement (as it is designed) and display a service pump message error. the user might interpret this as a pump which requires service rather than a message displayed due to pump movement while not activated.
  • Action
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (TCVS) notified their consignees of the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 7/26/13 and was mailed 7/29/13. The notification provided reason for the device correction, affected product, how the device will be corrected, and the potential health hazard associated with a user's inaccurate interpretation of the service pump error message. Instructions for consignee responses to the recall notice communication may be faxed to 734-741-6149 or emailed to the address on the return form. If you have any questions or concerns, call Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (TCVS) Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818 M-F, 8am-6pm ET. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (TCVS) will provide an addendum to the APS1 Manual to their consignees. The addendum will be placed at the beginning of Chapter 6, Centrifugal Control Unit.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number or Part Number: 801763  Description: 100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worlwide Distribution - US Nationwide: AL,AR,AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL,GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA , MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and the countries of: AUSTRALIA,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE),Hong Kong, onesia,Singapore,Taiwan,Thailand, Philippines,CHILE, Malaysia,USA,South Korea,BELGIUM,Japan,Mexico,CANADA
  • Product Description
    Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 (APS1, System 1) || 100/120V AC || Product Usage: || The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns TM or similar equipment.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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