Recall of Device Recall Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Flow 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
    79624
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1478-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-01-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-07-18
  • 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
    Inaccurrate flow readings. depending on the degree of inaccuracy, this issue may not be easy for the user to detect during setup or use (for example, following a flow probe relocation or manipulation).
  • Action
    The firm notified customers via phone alerting them of this affected device, issue, potential hazard, correction, and instructions. The communication also included scheduling an expedited service call for a Field Service Technician to replace the affected Flowmeter Module with a corrected Flowmeter Module. When necessary to avoid delaying or cancelling life-sustaining surgery, users can continue to use the Flowmeter Module while awaiting replacement. Once the issue is recognized by the user, if a replacement Flowmeter Module is available, replacement and reassignment of safety connections of the Flowmeter Module can be accomplished in less than 15 seconds. In the event that a replacement Flowmeter Module is not available, a less common mitigation is the use of a back-up stand-alone centrifugal pump or a stand-alone ultrasonic flowmeter system to provide flow data. Customers should receive a copy of the Urgent Medical Device Recall phone script by e-mail along with a Customer Response Form. The e-mail should be reviewed, and the form completed and returned as indicated. Questions or concerns can be directed Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog # - 802018 Serial #: 01662, 01672, 01680, 01681,01682, 01683 , and 01687. UDI: 00886799000687.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of IL, KY, and MI; and, the country of Singapore.
  • Product Description
    Flowmeter Module (accessory to Terumo Advanced || Perfusion System 1). || Provides the interface between the flow sensor and the system.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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