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Terminated

System 1 base 220/240V 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 or similar equipment.

FDA Recall Z-2178-2012 · Posted 2012-08-09

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDTQ
Date Initiated2012-07-26
Date Terminated2012-11-16
Product Quantity649 units

Reason for Recall

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems sent a Safety Advisory (AA-2010-007-C) on December 2, 2010 (Recall# Z-0882/0883-2011 RES 57416) regarding malfunctions of the Occluder and Air Bubble Detection (ABD) Modules to a confined number of Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 users. The investigation of the malfunction found a faulty component on the modules' application board caused the failures. Terumo CVS re

Firm Action

The firm, Terumo CVS, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 26, 2012 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. To customers were instructed to review this Medical Device Recall notice and addendum; assure that all users are aware of this notice and addendum; place the addendum in the front of Section 7: Modules (p 7.1) and confirm receipt of this communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form to the fax number/email address indicated on form. Terumo CVS is issuing a Safety Advisory to alert all Terumo System 1 users of the potential for failure and providing an addendum for the Operator Manual with instruction on how to respond to the failure. If you have any question or concerns contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM - 6PM ET.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), and Vietnam.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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