Events

Recall of 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
    62313
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2443-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-09-10
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-09-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110196
  • 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) received two reports of the false back flow alarms for the terumo¿ advanced perfusion system 1 when there was no tubing in the flow sensor. terumo cvs' investigation found that the voltage level on a circuit board was improperly set in a population of flow modules for terumo system 1, the sensor operates correctly if the tubing is installed and it is highly unli.
  • Action
    Terumo CVS issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE Recall letter dated September 10, 2012 to alert all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that a Terumo CVS representative will contact all affected US account.to schedule an appointment to replace the affected product. The affected product will be return to Terumo for destruction. Non-US Terumo Affiliates will be instructed to remove the devices from the field and provide a record of destruction. For questions call the Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818

Device

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog number: 802018 and serial numbers: 00032, 00042, 00056, 00147, 00623, 00700-00764, 00766-00820, and 00823-00847.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide and US Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 ASSEMBLY FLOW POD || 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 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