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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

System 1 Base 100/120V 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.

Reported: July 18, 2012 Initiated: June 25, 2012 #Z-1968-2012

Product Description

System 1 Base 100/120V 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.

Reason for Recall

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received reports of various roller pump occlusion malfunctions that could result in the inability to use the pump and would then require replacement with back-up equipment. Occlusion malfunctions include stiff/difficult to adjust occlusion, loss of occlusion setting, unequal roller-to-roller occlusion and inability to adjust the occlusion. If it is

Details

Units Affected
992 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), and Vietnam.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
System 1 Base 100/120V 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.. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 992 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received reports of various roller pump occlusion malfunctions that could result in the inability to use the pump and would then require replacement with back-up equipment. Occlusion malfunctions include stiff/difficult to adjust occlusion, loss of occlusion setting, unequal roller-to-roller occlusion and inability to adjust the occlusion. If it is
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 18, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1968-2012.