Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2010-12-02
Date Terminated2012-04-17
Product Quantity221 devices
Reason for Recall
The firm identified that a component within the System 1 ABD and Occluder Modules that may malfunction. The Air Bubble Detector Module (ABD) is used with an air sensor to detect gross air bubbles in the perfusion circuit. The Occluder module is used with the Occluder head to provide a computer controlled tube clamping mechanism to regulate the flow in the venous line.
The firm identified a fai
Firm Action
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated 12/2/2010 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. The letter stated the firm will replace all modules in the affected population, and that a representative would contact the consignee regarding the replacement schedule.
Customers were to review the Medical Device Correction.
Assure that all user were aware of the notice.
Confirm receipt of the communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number indicated on the form.
For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-521-2818.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US, Austrailia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatamala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Phillipines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.