Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Recalls

Hazard: Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Hazard: Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Hazard: Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Hazard: Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Hazard: Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: The presence of plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannula. The plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. While this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, it was determined that the product does not meet specifications and this condition could result in an unacceptabl

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular System (TCVS) has received reports of a situation where users experienced a total loss of functionality for some System 1 units. The reports indicate that the units went blank and shut down with no sign of power and battery backup did not initiate. The result is all pumps stop, with no safety system functionality, and the battery would not be activated. The user would be

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular System (TCVS) has received reports of a situation where users experienced a total loss of functionality for some System 1 units. The reports indicate that the units went blank and shut down with no sign of power and battery backup did not initiate. The result is all pumps stop, with no safety system functionality, and the battery would not be activated. The user would be limi

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio

Hazard: Based on a retrospective review of quality data, AC Control boards used in the manufacture of the HX2 Temperature Management System were identified as being manufactured using the incorrect flux material. Use of the incorrect flux may contribute to premature board failure. A search of TCVS complaints revealed 3 complaints received related to the HX2 failure. Each failure occurred during set up

Hazard: Based on a retrospective review of quality data, AC Control boards used in the manufacture of the HX2 Temperature Management System were identified as being manufactured using the incorrect flux material. Use of the incorrect flux may contribute to premature board failure. A search of TCVS complaints revealed 3 complaints received related to the HX2 failure. Each failure occurred during set up

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction

Hazard: Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devices were manufactured and configured with two 3/8 inch and one ¿ inch connector supports instead of one 3/8 inch and two ¿ inch connector supports (See location of supports as # 7 and # 8 on backplate attachment). The backplates were manufactured as described in manufacturing instructions a

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received one report of loss of power to the control module and subsequently the drive motor for the Sarns centrifugal system during cardiopulmonary bypass.