Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System (EPGS), Electronic Gas Blender, Catalog #: 801188, UDI 00886799000588. Used in cardio-pulmonary bypass.

An intermittent failure which causes a blender initialization fault upon start-up or during an EPGS calibration attempt leads to the Central Control Monitor control sliders being disabled, such that the gas system can only be controlled by the local control knobs.

On October 17, 2018, the firm notified customers of the recall via Urgent Medical Device Recall letter. The letter alerted customers that the devices were assembled with stepper motors that did not meet supplier specifications. Customers were informed that in the event of a failure, the gas system flow and FiO2 control sliders on the Central Control Monitor would be disabled and the gas system could only be controlled by the local control knobs. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this Medical Device Correction and assure that all users have received notice of this issue. 2. Confirm receipt of this communication by completing and returning the attached Customer Response Form as indicated on the form. 3. Terumo CVS will contact users to schedule the field correction activities. Note: Terumo CVS recommends that users continue using Terumo System 1 while waiting for this correction. If you have any questions, please contact Terumo CVS Customer Service: 1.800.521.2818, Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. ET Recall Fax: 1.734.741.6149