FDA recall record

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized recall — FDA Z-1235-2017

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has received complaints indicating that the Sarns Centrifugal Pump (disposable pump heads) have exhibited leaks.…

Class IIclassification
Z-1235-2017official record ID
Mar 1, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1235-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Report dateMar 1, 2017
Recall initiation dateMay 27, 2015
Quantity579 units have entered into the distribution chain
LocationElkton, MD, United States

Official product description

The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The device is sold single sterile in cartons of 8 units, or may be provided in bulk, non-sterile to another Terumo location for inclusion in Cardiovascular Procedure Kits. Cardiovascular Procedure kits are packaged individually.

Why the product was recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has received complaints indicating that the Sarns Centrifugal Pump (disposable pump heads) have exhibited leaks. The leaks were detected during priming of the bypass circuit and during CPB procedures. In each of the reported incidents, there were no reports of patient injury as a result of the centrifugal pump leaks. Terumo Cardiovascular System's investigation into the incident has identified the cause of the leaks to be cracks in both the Top Housing and Magnet Back Housing of the pump. When the cracks cause the housing to become compromised, it is possible for fluid to leak from the pump head.

Distribution information

Terumo CVS has identified 33 domestic consignees and 0 international consignee that are affected by this recall

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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