Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2019-04-18
Date Terminated2020-05-20
Product Quantity1258
Reason for Recall
The gas flow rate output of the EPGS may be inaccurate due to a defect in the internal flowmeter.
Firm Action
The firm, Terumo, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 18, 2019 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to take the following actions:
1. Review this Medical Device Recall notice.
2. Assure that all users have received notice of this issue, and prominently display this notice where all users may access it.
3. Continue use of the device in conjunction with the backup external mechanical flowmeter found in the Terumo System 1 Accessory Kit.
4. Confirm receipt of this communication by completing and returning the attached Customer Response Form as indicated on the form.
5. Terumo CVS will contact users to schedule the field correction activities.
Note: Terumo CVS recommends that users continue using their Terumo System 1 with EGPS, with the required backup external mechanical flowmeter, while waiting for this correction.
Customers with questions are directed to the following:
Terumo CVS Customer Service: 1.800.521.2818 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Recall Fax: 1.734.741.6149
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
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.