Events

Recall of Device Recall Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae

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
    68404
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2103-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-02-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127528
  • 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
    During an in-process inspection, terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications.
  • Action
    Terumo sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated June 27, 2014 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to 1. Review this Medical Device Recall notice, 2. Assure that all users in your institution have received notice of this issue and remove any affected units from use, 3. Fill out the Product Tracking Sheet (enclosed), indicating the number of affected units at your institution and fax to 1-877-907-7509 or email to terumo4967@stericycle.com. 4. Complete the Packing Slip (enclosed) and follow the packing instructions to return the affected product, and 5. Terumo CVS will issue credit once the affected units are returned. For questions call Terumo CVS c/o Stericycle 1-866-629-6181.

Device

Device Recall Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae
  • Model / Serial
    Part No. 813542, Lot #: AM000378; Part No. 813541, Lot #: AM002689; Part No. 813544, Lot #: AM006016, AM017817; Part No. 813546, Lot #: AM002709, AM006018, AM006048, AM017262; Part No. 813545, Lot #: AM002705, AM006046, AM007636; Part No. 813548, Lot #: AM002707, AM006050, AM017681; Part No. 813547, Lot #: AM002697, AM006020, AM007724; Part No. 813550, Lot #: AM001312, AM004268, AM007732, AM018316; Part No. 813549, Lot #: AM002717, AM006052, AM007637; Part No. 813552, Lot #: AM003778, AM007725; Part No. 813554, Lot #: AM001309; Part No. 813551, Lot #: AM002702, AM007635; Part No. 813553, Lot #: AM002708; Part No. 813556, Lot #: AM007733; Part No. 813555, Lot #: AM002719; Part No. 813557, Lot #: AM007726; Part No. 813560, Lot #: AM018160; Part No. 813559, Lot #: AM008235; Part No. 813561, Lot #: AM007639; Part No. 813566, Lot #: AM004227, AM017924 & Part No. 813565, Lot #: AM001315, AM006072.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY and the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, || Product Usage: || Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava
  • Manufacturer
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Manufacturer

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