PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient. The TCM with options will also supply water for cardioplegia, freeze water for an ice supply, monitor temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allow gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415

Reported: June 9, 2021 Initiated: April 16, 2021 #Z-1790-2021

Product Description

The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient. The TCM with options will also supply water for cardioplegia, freeze water for an ice supply, monitor temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allow gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415), TCM II TUV, 220V (P/N 4416), Catalog Number: 4416, 164940

Reason for Recall

Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.

Details

Units Affected
1176 devices
Distribution
Domestic: Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), Vietnam
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient. The TCM with options will also supply water for cardioplegia, freeze water for an ice supply, monitor temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allow gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415), TCM II TUV, 220V (P/N 4416), Catalog Number: 4416, 164940. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 1176 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 9, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1790-2021.