Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 24, 2012
Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devices were manufactured and configured with two 3/8 inch and one ¿ inch …
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounte… - a moderate-severity action.
Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounte… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in October 24, 2012. Reason: Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0071-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devi….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0071-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0071-2013) was formally reported on October 24, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 2, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Ann Arbor, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 33 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devices were manufactured and configured with two 3/8 inch and one ¿ inch connector supports instead of one 3/8 in… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: CA, MI, NC, NJ, PA, and WI;and country of: EUROPE.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
33 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounted on the Backplate/Holder and secures the flexible reservoir by strategically placed mounting arms. Additionally, there are three port supports the user incorporates to position the lines that enter and exit the venous bag. The Backplate/Holder is designed to allow the user to move the port support location to accommodate different tubing circuit designs to permit mounting flexibility.
Backplate reservoir holders were manufactured with an incorrect configuration of connector supports. The devices were manufactured and configured with two 3/8 inch and one ¿ inch connector supports instead of one 3/8 inch and two ¿ inch connector supports (See location of supports as # 7 and # 8 on backplate attachment). The backplates were manufactured as described in manufacturing instructions a
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0071-2013 |
| Date reported | October 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 33 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: CA, MI, NC, NJ, PA, and WI;and country of: EUROPE. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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