Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
- Recall Initiated
- May 23, 2014
- Posted
- July 23, 2014
- Terminated
- February 24, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-2098-2014
- Quantity
- 20 units
- Firm Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
Reason for Recall
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY and the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Part No. 16094, Lot #: 655235
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Terumo sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated June 27, 2014 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to 1. Review this Medical Device Recall notice, 2. Assure that all users in your institution have received notice of this issue and remove any affected units from use, 3. Fill out the Product Tracking Sheet (enclosed), indicating the number of affected units at your institution and fax to 1-877-907-7509 or email to terumo4967@stericycle.com. 4. Complete the Packing Slip (enclosed) and follow the packing instructions to return the affected product, and 5. Terumo CVS will issue credit once the affected units are returned. For questions call Terumo CVS c/o Stericycle 1-866-629-6181.