RecallDepth

100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.

Company
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Recall Initiated
May 1, 2015
Posted
May 28, 2015
Terminated
September 28, 2018
Recall Number
Z-1687-2015
Quantity
1713 units total
Firm Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Reason for Recall

Terumo CVS is implementing field correction activities to address the identified causes of the Terumo System 1 experiencing loss of system power. These activities will be implemented in a phased approach beginning late 2015: - Implementing design changes and upgrades to improve the reliability of power switching and battery backup. - Adding a switch protector to the On/Off power switch to preven

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and the states of AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , and WV, and the countries of Mexico , AUSTRALIA , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Singapore , Taiwan , Thailand , Philippines , South Korea , CHILE , Vietnam , Malaysia , BELGIUM , Japan , and CANADA.

Lot / Code Info

Catalog number: 801763 and All serial number units

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

On 5/1/2015 Terumo issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter to users explaining that Terumo has identified causes of the Terumo System 1 experiencing loss of system power. These activities will be implemented in a phased approach beginning late 2015: - Implementing design changes and upgrades to improve the reliability of power switching and battery backup. - Adding a switch protector to the On/Off power switch to prevent inadvertent shut off. - Replacing the On/Off power switch with a new design to prevent switch failure. A Terumo Field Service Representative will contact users to schedule the field correction activities once the activities are ready to be implemented. CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS: Review this Medical Device Correction and assure that all users have received notice of this issue. - Complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Form. - Terumo CVS will contact users to schedule the field correction activities. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns: Terumo CVS Customer Service 1-800-521-2818 Fax 1-734-741-6149 Customer Service Hours: Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. ET

More recalls by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

View all recalls by this company →