FDA Devices recall · Reported March 26, 2014
Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 28/38 Fr with 1/2" connector, 14.5" (37 cm) long The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannula are indicated for single-tube venous drainage from the right atrium and vena cava during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannula…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 28/38 Fr with 1/2" connector, 14.5" (3… - a moderate-severity action.
Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 28/38 Fr with 1/2" connector, 14.5" (3… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in March 26, 2014. Reason: During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on ce…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1218-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on ce….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 26, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1218-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 28/38 Fr with 1/2" connector, 14.5" (37 cm) long The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannula are indicated for single-tube venous drainage from the right atrium and vena cava during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
Reason for recall
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1218-2014 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 3, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, PA, TN, TX, and Internationallly to United Arab Emirates (UAE), Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Mexico, and Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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