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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1688-2015·Announced 2015-06-03

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Base Recalled for Power Loss

Terumo is recalling 1,713 Advanced Perfusion System 1 bases worldwide to address power loss issues. The recall involves design changes and switch protectors.

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 used in life-support procedures (cardiopulmonary bypass) where loss of power poses a significant risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is implementing field correction activities for the Base for Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, 220/240V. The recall affects 1,713 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and various countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The product is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

The recall is being conducted to address identified causes of the system experiencing loss of power. Terumo is implementing a phased approach beginning in late 2015, which includes design changes and upgrades to improve the reliability of power switching and battery backup. Additionally, a switch protector will be added to the On/Off power switch to prevent accidental disengagement.

Healthcare facilities and users should contact Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation for instructions on implementing these field correction activities. The affected units are identified by Catalog number 801764 and all serial number units.

The recalled product

Product
Base for Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, 220/240V The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 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 used by a qualif
Affected units
1,713

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 (1)

  • Catalog number: 801764 and All serial number units

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 44 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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 2 products in this recall →