Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Recalls

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.

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.

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2004 of various malfunctions of the battery backup system for the Sarns" Centrifugal System. The reports can be broadly categorized as follows: " Failure to charge " Failure to hold charge " Failure to operate In the most severe case, a battery malfunction could result in an unexpected loss of arterial flow. In

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2004 of various malfunctions of the battery backup system for the Sarns" Centrifugal System. The reports can be broadly categorized as follows: " Failure to charge " Failure to hold charge " Failure to operate In the most severe case, a battery malfunction could result in an unexpected loss of arterial flow. In

Hazard: 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

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (CVS) received two reports of the false back flow alarms for the Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 when there was no tubing in the flow sensor. Terumo CVS' investigation found that the voltage level on a circuit board was improperly set in a population of flow modules for Terumo System 1, the sensor operates correctly if the tubing is installed and it is highly unli

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received complaints from our Affiliate, Terumo Dubai that the safety monitors were tripping off. Terumo CVS' investigation determined that 8 monitors were manufactured with an underrated circuit breaker due to an error where an associate pulled an underrated circuit breaker from an incorrect inventory location. Since this time, inventory locations hav

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received reports of malfunctions involving the loss of data transfer capabilities using the data transfer capabilities using modules on the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. Some reports stated that the odor of smoke was as associated with the failures. The malfunctions occurred during set-up, during cardiopulmonary bypass, and during routine testing of the modu

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received reports of malfunctions involving the loss of data transfer capabilities using the data transfer capabilities using modules on the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. Some reports stated that the odor of smoke was as associated with the failures. The malfunctions occurred during set-up, during cardiopulmonary bypass, and during routine testing of the modu

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received reports of malfunctions involving the loss of data transfer capabilities using the data transfer capabilities using modules on the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. Some reports stated that the odor of smoke was as associated with the failures. The malfunctions occurred during set-up, during cardiopulmonary bypass, and during routine testing of the modu

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received reports of malfunctions involving the loss of data transfer capabilities using the data transfer capabilities using modules on the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. Some reports stated that the odor of smoke was as associated with the failures. The malfunctions occurred during set-up, during cardiopulmonary bypass, and during routine testing of the modu

Hazard: During a retrospective review of complaint events, TCVS identified on 06/15/12 that three (3) Sarns" System 8000 bases were manufactured and distributed from 11/13/06-11/29/06 with an incorrect incorrect amperage rating identified on the name plate label. The mislabeling was identified in January 2007 a set up process of the automark label printer. All units were corrected in the field in Marc

Hazard: 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

Hazard: 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

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received eight complaints since September 2008 of drive motor failure of the Sarns Centrifugal System of the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. A failure of the drive motor for the Terumo System 1 centrifugal system triggers error messages and alarms; therefore it is easily recognizable by the user. The potential hazards are dependent on the application

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received eight complaints since September 2008 of drive motor failure of the Sarns Centrifugal System of the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. A failure of the drive motor for the Terumo System 1 centrifugal system triggers error messages and alarms; therefore it is easily recognizable by the user. The potential hazards are dependent on the application

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (oversensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syste

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (oversensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syste

Hazard: Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 has displayed a Red X error message on multiple module icons indicating a loss or fluctuation of internal power on one side of the system's base. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems' initial investigation has determined that there may be more than one cause for the malfunction and is investigating further to determine the root cause. Potential risks with the loss or

Hazard: Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 has displayed a Red X error message on multiple module icons indicating a loss or fluctuation of internal power on one side of the system's base. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems' initial investigation has determined that there may be more than one cause for the malfunction and is investigating further to determine the root cause. Potential risks with the loss or

Hazard: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received reports of several issues that manifest themselves as communications or power failures in the system network for Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. Issues that affect a single pump or module are: " The appearance of a red X on a single pump or module icon on the CCM " The appearance or a single '?' symbol on a pump or module icon on the CCM " The fai