18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Angled Wire The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
FDA Recall Z-0459-2013 · Posted 2012-12-03
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Recalling FirmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWF
Date Initiated2012-11-21
Date Terminated2013-04-23
Product Quantity5760 total
Reason for Recall
The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl
Firm Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the aciton to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove this cannulae from circulation and return them for credit. Customers with questions should call 1-800-521-2818.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL , CA , CO , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MI , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NY , OH , PA , TN , TX , VA , and WI. Internationally to Australia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Malaysia, BELGIUM, Japan, and 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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