Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 31, 2012
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Mod…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns Modular Per… - a moderate-severity action.
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns Modular Per… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in October 31, 2012. Reason: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0127-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions o….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0127-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0127-2013) was formally reported on October 31, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 25, 2012. 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 1097 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the c…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1097 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. Very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. The malfunction
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0127-2013 |
| Date reported | October 31, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 1097 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of ARGENTIN… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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