The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0459-2013·Announced 2012-12-12

Terumo Recalls Sarns Aortic Cannulas Due to Plastic Flash Defect

Terumo is recalling Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulas because plastic flash at the tip may detach and cause adverse patient effects.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling specific lots of Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulas. The recall involves 5,760 units of the 18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Angled Wire, which are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

The recall was initiated because plastic flash was identified at the tip of certain lots. This plastic flash has the potential to detach and contribute to an adverse patient effect. Although this potential failure has not been reported from the field as an observed defect, the product was determined not to meet specifications, and the condition could result in an unacceptable risk.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and internationally to Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, and Canada. The specific catalog number is 7071, and the affected lot numbers are 0597322, 0602541, 0610241, 0615610, 0619197, 0620809, and 0620810. Users should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Angled Wire The Sarns 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.
Affected units
5,760

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • catalog number: 7071 and lot number: 0597322
  • 0602541
  • 0610241
  • 0615610
  • 0619197
  • 0620809
  • and 0620810.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 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 7 products in this recall →