FDA Recall Terminated

Cardiovascular Custom Procedure Kits, REV.0 REV.0A, REV.1 X-Coated 4:1 CP50 FX Pack Item Number: 73381 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. The Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are indicated for use only in the extracorporeal circuit for the cardiopulmonary bypass procedure(s) for which the user designed it. The 3-T L. V. Control Valve is a one-way vent valve used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery to help prevent the buildup of excess vacuum pressure when suctioning either from the heart or the surgical field, and to help prevent inadvertent retrograde now and air into the heart.

Recall: Z-3226-2011 · Initiated August 11, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3226-2011
Event Number
59704
Firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp
FEI Number
1000149028
Product Code
MJJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 11, 2011
Posted
September 16, 2011
Terminated
March 20, 2012
Address
28 Howe St, Ashland, MA, 01721-1305

Description

Cardiovascular Custom Procedure Kits, REV.0 REV.0A, REV.1 X-Coated 4:1 CP50 FX Pack Item Number: 73381 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. The Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are indicated for use only in the extracorporeal circuit for the cardiopulmonary bypass procedure(s) for which the user designed it. The 3-T L. V. Control Valve is a one-way vent valve used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery to help prevent the buildup of excess vacuum pressure when suctioning either from the heart or the surgical field, and to help prevent inadvertent retrograde now and air into the heart.

Reason

3-T Medical Systems one way vent valves, included in the Custom Terumo Cardiovascular kits, may separate at the bond that holds the two halves

Action

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems initiated contact on August 12, 2011 by phone, fax, email and Urgent: Medical Device Recall mail to all affected customers. The firm advised customers of the affected product, problem and required recall actions. Customers can remove whole customized packs that are not in urgent medical need and return packs. Or the User may opt to use a sterile LH 130 vent valve from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems. A response form was included to return back to the firm. For questions on this recall contact Terumo Customer Service at (734) 525-9580.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution, including the states of FL and MI.

Quantity

39 units