The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1221-2014·Announced 2014-03-26

Terumo Recalls Sarns Venous Return Cannulae Due to Exposed Wire

Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found exposed basket wire on certain lots.

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 medical device with a physical defect (exposed wire) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae. The affected devices are indicated for single-tube venous drainage from the right atrium and vena cava during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The specific product involved is the 34/46 Fr model with a 1/2" connector and 15" (38 cm) length, identified by Catalog Number 4936.

The recall was initiated after Terumo CVS identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots during in-process inspection. This defect presents a potential risk of injury to patients during the use of the device.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, PA, TN, and TX) and internationally to the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Mexico, and Canada. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected lots and contact Terumo CVS for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae, 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector, 15" (38 cm) long The Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Catheters and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannula are indicated for single-tube venous drainage from the right atrium and vena cava
Manufacturer
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Cannula
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Catalog Number 4936

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

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.

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