Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange — Class II medical device recall Z-0195-2014
Terminated recall by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, reported 2013-11-20, distributed in CA, DC, LA, MA, MI, MO, OK, TX…. During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose f
| Recall number | Z-0195-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-10-23 |
| Classified | 2013-11-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-11-20 |
| Terminated | 2014-07-18 |
| Distributed | CA, DC, LA, MA, MI, MO, OK, TX, WI |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 30 units |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| Lot numbers | 0677302 |
| Model numbers | 5841 |
Product
Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, straight tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" connector, 14" (36 cm) long. Indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Reason for recall
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications on certain product lots of Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannulae and Sarns" Venous Return Cannulae.
Machine access
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