PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 5.2 MM (16 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 7.5" (19 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Reported: June 27, 2012 Initiated: May 9, 2012 #Z-1832-2012

Product Description

SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 5.2 MM (16 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 7.5" (19 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Reason for Recall

During production of one lot of the Sarns High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) found a foreign substance on the outer surface of some cannulae connectors. Terumo CVS' preliminary investigation found that the substance can be dislodged from the cannula surface, the substance was likely deposited during the molding process, but the exact composition of the parti

Details

Units Affected
133,793 (each)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL , AR , AZ, CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MI , MN , MO , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , WI, and WY and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Vietnam.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 5.2 MM (16 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 7.5" (19 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 133,793 (each).
Why was this product recalled?
During production of one lot of the Sarns High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) found a foreign substance on the outer surface of some cannulae connectors. Terumo CVS' preliminary investigation found that the substance can be dislodged from the cannula surface, the substance was likely deposited during the molding process, but the exact composition of the parti
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1832-2012.