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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0131-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Terumo Recalls Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 Due to Power Malfunctions

Terumo is recalling 81 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 units worldwide due to reported malfunctions in power distribution and battery back-up systems.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk medical device (perfusion system) with reported malfunctions in critical power systems, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, and notes most issues occurred during setup or maintenance rather than active bypass.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling 81 units of the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, with 100V safety monitor included. The affected units are identified by catalog number 16410 and serial numbers 1001-1034 and 1036-1622. These devices are indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

The recall was initiated after Terumo received multiple reports since 2007 regarding various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems. The source text notes that very few of these reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass, with the majority of malfunctions occurring during set-up or being reported during routine preventative maintenance.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is the recalling firm. The source text does not specify the exact corrective actions consumers or medical facilities should take, such as whether to stop using the device or contact the manufacturer for a repair.

The recalled product

Product
Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when us
Affected units
81

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Catalog number: 16410 and serial numbers: 1001-1034
  • 1036-1622

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →