FDA Recall Terminated

Sarns Centrifugal Pump (without X-coating), catalog 164275, packaged in 8 piece shelf boxes, and convenience kits with single pump units. Indicated as extracorporeal blood pumps for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting up to 6-hours.

Recall: Z-0545-2010 · Initiated July 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0545-2010
Event Number
53577
Firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FEI Number
1828100
Product Code
KFM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 6, 2009
Posted
December 17, 2009
Terminated
November 9, 2011
Address
6200 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-9586

Description

Sarns Centrifugal Pump (without X-coating), catalog 164275, packaged in 8 piece shelf boxes, and convenience kits with single pump units. Indicated as extracorporeal blood pumps for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting up to 6-hours.

Reason

The tubing- to- pump connection in a medical device used in surgical procedures may disengage resulting in blood loss.

Action

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation notified consignees of an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" by letter on July 06, 2009. The letter was addressed to hospital Perfusion, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Operating Room departments and contained specific measures to be taken to ensure proper use of the affected device. The firm recommended that users continue to use the devices and follow the corrective measures enclosed with the notification. Consignees were requested to route the notification to all users and confirm receipt of the notification by returning a customer response form. For further information, contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

13,753 units