Recall of Device Recall The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System

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
    61242
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2056-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-06-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-03-06
  • 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 (terumo cvs) received eight complaints since september 2008 of drive motor failure of the sarns centrifugal system of the terumo advanced perfusion system 1. a failure of the drive motor for the terumo system 1 centrifugal system triggers error messages and alarms; therefore it is easily recognizable by the user. the potential hazards are dependent on the application.
  • Action
    TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 22, 2012, and an update to the Operator's Manual via Federal Express to inform consignees of the reported malfunction and potential hazards and to raise awareness of the benefits of using a retrograde valve and the importance of backup system availability. Consignees were instructed to review the Medical Device Correction notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice. Place the Addendum at the beginning of the Centrifugal System Section of the Operator's Manual, Confirm receipt of the communication by faxing or emailing a completed Customer Response Form as indicated on the form. For any questions customers should call 1-800-521-2818.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    catalog number: 801764 and serial numbers: 0006-0066, 0100-0311, 0313-0322, 1001-1027, and 1100-1429.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Nationwide and worldwide: ARGENTINA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Germany, Guatamala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), and Vietnam.
  • Product Description
    System 1 Base 220/240V || The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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