FDA Recall Terminated

Sternal Saw II Sterile Blades for the Sarns Sternal Saw System, Catalog number 5589, Terumo Cardiovascular System Corp, Ann Arbor, MI. The sternal saw blades are indicated for use in medial sternotomoties. The saw blades are used wit the Sarns Sternal Saw System.

Recall: Z-0968-2011 · Initiated October 20, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0968-2011
Event Number
57231
Firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FEI Number
1828100
Product Code
GFA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
October 20, 2010
Posted
January 26, 2011
Terminated
December 14, 2011
Address
6200 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-9586

Description

Sternal Saw II Sterile Blades for the Sarns Sternal Saw System, Catalog number 5589, Terumo Cardiovascular System Corp, Ann Arbor, MI. The sternal saw blades are indicated for use in medial sternotomoties. The saw blades are used wit the Sarns Sternal Saw System.

Reason

The firm discovered that some outer box labels contain incorrect information regarding the method of sterilization. The label incorrectly indicates the product was ethylene oxide sterlized but the product actually was sterilzed with gamma radiation.

Action

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation firm sent out an 'URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION: SAFETY ADVISORY" letter dated October 20, 2010, to the Director of Cardiac Operating Room Services or Operating Room Nurse Manager.. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the Safety Advisory, assure that all users were aware of the notice, and confirm receipt of the Safety Advisory by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number on the form. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-521-2818.

Distribution

US, Indonesia, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Belgium, Uraguay, Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico, Guam, Vietnam and Thailand.

Quantity

42,650 units, 4265 boxes of 10 each