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Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalls The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The device is sold single sterile

Recalled March 1, 2017 · FDA recall Z-1235-2017 · Terumo Cardiovascular Systems

Hazard
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has received complaints indicating that the Sarns Centrifugal Pump (disposable pump heads) have exhibited leaks. The leaks were detected during priming of the bypass circuit and during CPB procedures. In each of the reported incidents, there were no reports of patient injury as a result of the centrifugal pump leaks. Terumo Cardiovascular System's investigation into the incident has identified the cause of the leaks to be cracks in both the Top Housing and Magnet Back Housing of the pump. When the cracks cause the housing to become compromised, it is possible for fluid to leak from the pump head. · FDA Class II
Units
579 units have entered into the distribution chain
Sold at
Terumo CVS has identified 33 domestic consignees and 0 international consignee that are affected by this recall

Description

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has received complaints indicating that the Sarns Centrifugal Pump (disposable pump heads) have exhibited leaks. The leaks were detected during priming of the bypass circuit and during CPB procedures. In each of the reported incidents, there were no reports of patient injury as a result of the centrifugal pump leaks. Terumo Cardiovascular System's investigation into the incident has identified the cause of the leaks to be cracks in both the Top Housing and Magnet Back Housing of the pump. When the cracks cause the housing to become compromised, it is possible for fluid to leak from the pump head.

Product
The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The device is sold single sterile in cartons of 8 units, or may be provided in bulk, non-sterile to another Terumo location for inclusion in Cardiovascular Procedure Kits. Cardiovascular Procedure kits are packaged individually.
Manufacturer(s)
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalls The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The device is sold single sterile | RecallWatchUSA