Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 20, 2013
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications on cer…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, angled tip, wire-reinforced with… - a moderate-severity action.
Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, angled tip, wire-reinforced with… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in November 20, 2013. Reason: During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0193-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0193-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0193-2014) was formally reported on November 20, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 23, 2013. 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 90 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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¿ … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA including DC and the states of MO,TX,OK, LA, MA, CA, WI, and MI and the country of Canada.. 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
90 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, angled 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.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0193-2014 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 90 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA including DC and the states of MO,TX,OK, LA, MA, CA, WI, and MI and the country of Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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