Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2012-09-20
Date Terminated2014-01-13
Product Quantity72 units
Reason for Recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (CVS) received one report of a flow module for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 not displaying blood flow information on the Central Control Monitor or the Centrifugal Control Unit. The tricolor LED on the flow module was not illuminated. Terumo CVS' investigation found that the malfunction was caused by an improper component on a circuit board used in a populat
Firm Action
TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the Medical Device Recall notice; assure that all users are aware of the notice; and confirm receipt of the communication by faxing the attached Customerr Resonse Form to 1-734-741-6149. Terumo CVS will send a representative to each affected US account to replace the affected devices and return the affected devices to Terumo for destruction. Non-US Terumo Affiliates will be instructed to remove the devices from the field and provide a record of destruction.
For question customers should call 1-800-521-2818.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of AUSTRALIA, Singapore, Jordan, Japan, Vietnam, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia, BELGIUM, Mexico, and 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.