ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0157-2015 ยท KRI Accessory Equipment, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

Terumo Custom Integrated Cardioplegia Delivery Set-LINE FOR 15501/16015/5852 Item Number: 16110 Product Usage: This is a replacement line to multiple Cardioplegia Delivery Sets - and includes the female luer connector that is the subject of this correction/removal activity

DateOct 31, 2014 (initiated Mar 1, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDefect in the luer connector can compromise the seal on the female side of the connector. and the compromised seal can introduce air in the table line
Root causeDevice Design
ActionTerumo Cardiovascualr notified accounts by letter dated 3/1/2011 advising users users that the luer connector to the table line in certain lots of myocardial protection sets may leak. Users should not continue to use affected myocardial protection sets in a manner that exposes the connector to negative pressure without taking correction or replacement activities as described. Firm provided mitigating instructions: Clamp the table line distal to the luer connector when ending an infusion of cardioplegia thus isolating the leak from negative pressure. Contact Terumo CVS Customer Service to rep
Quantity165 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Brazil, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K810079SARNS INTEGRATED CARDIOPLEGIA DELIV. SYS
3M Health Care, Sarns, Jan 30, 1981