Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1769-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Report date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Quantity | 72 |
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI, United States |
Official product description
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System (EPGS), Electronic Gas Blender, Catalog #: 801188, UDI 00886799000588. Used in cardio-pulmonary bypass.
Why the product was recalled
An intermittent failure which causes a blender initialization fault upon start-up or during an EPGS calibration attempt leads to the Central Control Monitor control sliders being disabled, such that the gas system can only be controlled by the local control knobs.
Distribution information
Distribution US nationwide, including CA, CT, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NM, NY, OH, and WI. Foreign distribution to Canada, Mexico, and South Korea.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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