Recall Z-2554-2011 ยท DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
804115, Terumo Coronary Ostia cannula, 10 Fr, 10 (25 cm) long A cardiopulmonary bypass vascular catheter, cannula, or tubing is a device used in cardiopulmonary surgery to cannulate the vessels, perfuse the coronary arteries, and to interconnect the catheters and cannulas with an oxygenator. The device includes accessory bypass equipment.
| Date | Jun 14, 2011 (initiated May 16, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Terumo has discovered several instances of adhesive build-up and or skiving of plastic (plastic flash) inside the distal tip of the Terumo Coronary Ostia Cannula. The defect was discovered during in-house inspection after Terumo CVS implemented a new inspection process for the cannula. There have been no reports of the defect in clinical use. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL notice dated May 16, 2011, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. The letter described the problem, the potiential hazard, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to discontinue use of the product and return all product to Terumo. The letter provided a list of alternate products to be used instead of the recalled products. Consignees with questions should call 1-800-521-2818 Monday through Friday 8AM to 6PM. |
| Quantity | 900 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of BELGIUM, BRAZIL, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, AND SOUTH AFRICA. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K822210 | SARNS CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULAE (VAR. TYPES 3M Health Care, Sarns, Aug 24, 1982 |