PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns TM or similar equipment.

Reported: August 21, 2013 Initiated: July 26, 2013 #Z-1978-2013

Product Description

220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns TM or similar equipment.

Reason for Recall

TCVS is taking action to update the Operators Manual with the specific instructions to respond to this condition and will issue a labeling addendum for current users. In the event of a false high pressure alarm condition occurs that displays a "999" pressure reading and results in stopping a pump, this pressure display can be cleared and the pump re-started by disconnecting the pressure transducer from the system.

Details

Units Affected
1657
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of :AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MSMT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and countries of AUSTRALIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE),Hong Kong,Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,Philippines, CHILE,Malaysia, South Korea, BELGIUM,Japan,Mexico,CANADA
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusionist who is experienced in the operation of Sarns TM or similar equipment.. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 1657.
Why was this product recalled?
TCVS is taking action to update the Operators Manual with the specific instructions to respond to this condition and will issue a labeling addendum for current users. In the event of a false high pressure alarm condition occurs that displays a "999" pressure reading and results in stopping a pump, this pressure display can be cleared and the pump re-started by disconnecting the pressure transducer from the system.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 21, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1978-2013.