Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with or without side holes and/or luer Product Usage: The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
FDA Recall Z-2094-2014 · Posted 2014-07-23
Recalling FirmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWF
Date Initiated2014-05-23
Date Terminated2015-02-24
Product Quantity7,460 units
Reason for Recall
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of
loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
Firm Action
Terumo sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated June 27, 2014 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to 1. Review this Medical Device Recall notice, 2. Assure that all users in your institution have received notice of this issue and remove any affected units from use, 3. Fill out the Product Tracking Sheet (enclosed), indicating the number of affected units at your institution and fax to 1-877-907-7509 or email to [email protected]. 4. Complete the Packing Slip (enclosed) and follow the packing instructions to return the affected product, and 5. Terumo CVS will issue credit once the affected units are returned. For questions call Terumo CVS c/o Stericycle 1-866-629-6181.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY and the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & United Kingdom.
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.