FDA Devices recall · Reported June 9, 2021
The Sarns TCM II (system) 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. It also freezes water for an ice supply, monitors temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allows gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. The Sarns" TCM II also features a Cardioplegia System which will supply cooling water for cardioplegia. Device Name / Model Number:
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…
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled The Sarns TCM II (system) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exch… - a moderate-severity action.
The Sarns TCM II (system) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exch… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in June 9, 2021. Reason: Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expecta…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1791-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expecta….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 995 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- June 9, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1791-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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
The Sarns TCM II (system) 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. It also freezes water for an ice supply, monitors temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allows gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. The Sarns" TCM II also features a Cardioplegia System which will supply cooling water for cardioplegia. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II, with Cardioplegia, 110V/60Hz (P/N 164925) TCM II, without Cardioplegia, 110V/60Hz (P/N 164930) TCM II, with Cardioplegia, 220V/50Hz (P/N 164935) TCM II, without Cardioplegia, 220V/50Hz (P/N 164940) TCM (P/N 15747) Catalog Number: 4415, 164925, 164930, 164935, 15747
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1791-2021 |
| Date reported | June 9, 2021 |
| Date initiated | April 16, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 995 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… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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