220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns TM or similar equipment.
FDA Recall Z-1978-2013 · Posted 2013-08-15
Recalling FirmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDTQ
Date Initiated2013-07-26
Date Terminated2017-02-07
Product Quantity1657
Reason for Recall
TCVS is taking action to update the Operators Manual with the specific instructions to respond to this condition and will issue a labeling addendum for current users. In the event of a false high pressure alarm condition occurs that displays a "999" pressure reading and results in stopping a pump, this pressure display can be cleared and the pump re-started by disconnecting the pressure transducer from the system.
Firm Action
Terumo sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated July 26, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for correction, potential hazards of the recall issue, the correction to be implemented, and customer instructions for replying to the recall notification. Terumo CVS is providing an addendum to be placed in the Operator's Manual at the beginning of Chapter 7, Modules. Questions or concerns are directed to Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818, Recall Fax 1-877-275-6860. Customer Service hours are Monday to Friday 8am-6pm ET.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of :AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MSMT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and countries of AUSTRALIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE),Hong Kong,Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,Philippines, CHILE,Malaysia, South Korea, BELGIUM,Japan,Mexico,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.