Sarns" Venous Return Cannulae, 20 Fr with 1/4" flare, 14.5" (37 cm) long. Indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dial cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava.
FDA Recall Z-0196-2014 · Posted 2013-11-08
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Recalling FirmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWF
Date Initiated2013-10-23
Date Terminated2014-07-18
Product Quantity40 units
Reason for Recall
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications on certain product lots of Sarns" Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae and Sarns" Venous Return Cannulae.
Firm Action
On 10/23/13, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTER to their consignees. The letter identified the reason for the device removal, identified the affected product and associated potential hazards, and provided recall instructions to their customers regarding affected product return. Questions regarding this recall are directed to CVS Customer Service M-F, 8am-6pm at 1-800-521-2818.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA including DC and the states of MO,TX,OK, LA, MA, CA, WI, and MI and the country of Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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