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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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:

Reported: June 9, 2021 Initiated: April 16, 2021 #Z-1791-2021

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.

Details

Units Affected
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, 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 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. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 995 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-1791-2021.