PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, straight tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 14" (36 cm) long. Indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Reported: November 20, 2013 Initiated: October 23, 2013 #Z-0195-2014

Product Description

Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, straight tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 14" (36 cm) long. Indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

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 on certain product lots of Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannulae and Sarns" Venous Return Cannulae.

Details

Units Affected
30 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA including DC and the states of MO,TX,OK, LA, MA, CA, WI, and MI and the country of Canada.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, straight tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 14" (36 cm) long. Indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 30 units.
Why was this product recalled?
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications on certain product lots of Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannulae and Sarns" Venous Return Cannulae.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0195-2014.