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Terminated

Terumo ultrasonic air sensor, 1/4" by 1/16" (6.4 mm x 1.6 mm), Black, for use on Terumo perfusion systems 1, 8000 and 9000; Catalog No: 5785, Terumo Cardiovalvular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

FDA Recall Z-0531-2008 · Posted 2008-01-24

Recalling FirmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKRL
Date Initiated2007-09-19
Date Terminated2009-07-07
Product Quantity232

Reason for Recall

False Alarm: The air sensor may malfunction and trigger false alarms, and may continue to alarm thus preventing the device from being reset.

Firm Action

Consignees were notified of the defect/issue and what to do if it were to occur (short term work around) via an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter dated 9/14/07. As the permanent fix users were informed the sensor will be replaced when replacements become available.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide: USA, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Equador, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K022947ADVANCED PERFUSION SYSTEM 1 (100/120 VOLT),ADVANCED PERFUSION SYSTEM 1 (220/240 VOLT, ROLLER PUMPS (6, 4 INCHTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2003-03-20

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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