Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 30, 2014
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalled Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb wit… - a moderate-severity action.
Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb wit… was recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation in July 30, 2014. 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-2105-2014 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-2105-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2105-2014) was formally reported on July 30, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 23, 2014. 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 132, 250 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 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, …. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
132, 250 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb with or without Luer and/or Xcoating Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2105-2014 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 23, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 132, 250 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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