Events

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
    57969
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1566-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-02-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=97872
  • 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 (cvs) has received 19 reports of a circuit breaker for the terumo advanced perfusion system 1 tripping and causing the system to switch to battery back-up power. in two cases, the incident was caused when the circuit breaker came into incidental contact with the base of an iv pole; in others there was no known cause. terumo cvs' investigation has determined that.
  • Action
    Terumo sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated February 14, 2011, addressed to Chief of Perfusion, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery or Director of Operationd Room Services. The letter explains the problem with the circuit breakers and hazards of the problem. The letter states that a service technician will visit the facility to install a guard. The service will be performed at the next scheduled preventative maintenance visit for those consignees with a service contract. For customers without a service contract, Terumo CVS will contact the consignees to schedule an appointment for the correction. Customers were instructed to review the Medical Device Correction notice. Assure that all users are aware of the notice. Confirm receipt of the communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number indicated on the form. For questions or concerns customers were instructed to contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.

Device

Device Recall Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1
  • Model / Serial
    serial numbers 0011-0610, 1001-1182.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV and the countries of CANADA, COLUMBIA, JAPAN, RUSSIA, EGYPT, TURKEY, PAKISTAN, KUWAIT, COSTA RICA, TAIWAN, SAUDI ARABIA, INDIA, SOUTH KOREA, JORDAN, THE PHILLIPINES, INDONESIA, HONDURAS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA, HONG KONG, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, SINGAPORE, AUSTRALIA, MALAYSIA, TAIWAN, GERMANY, BELGIUM, MEXICO, THAILAND, VEITNAM, SOUTH AFRICA
  • Product Description
    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, 100/120V System 1 Base, REF 801763, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI. || 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 or similar equipment.
  • 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