PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 3/8x3/32, Catalog Number 5773 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.

Reported: September 23, 2020 Initiated: August 25, 2020 #Z-2959-2020

Product Description

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 3/8x3/32, Catalog Number 5773 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.

Reason for Recall

Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.

Details

Units Affected
100
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 3/8x3/32, Catalog Number 5773 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 100.
Why was this product recalled?
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2959-2020.