The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1838-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Terumo Recalls Sarns Flexible Arterial Cannulas Due to Foreign Substance

Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Flexible Arterial Cannulas because a foreign substance was found on the connectors that could dislodge during use.

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 foreign substance that can dislodge during surgery, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling specific lots of the Sarns Flexible Arterial Cannula. The recall affects 133,793 units distributed nationwide in the United States and in various countries worldwide. The product is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

During production, Terumo CVS identified a foreign substance on the outer surface of some cannulae connectors. A preliminary investigation determined that the substance was likely deposited during the molding process and can be dislodged from the cannula surface. The exact composition of the particles has not been fully determined in the provided text.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who have these specific catalog and lot numbers should stop using the product and contact Terumo CVS for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
SARNS FLEXIBLE ARTERIAL CANNULA: 8.0 MM (24 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, CM MARKING, 10" (25 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Manufacturer
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Cannula
Hazard
Affected units
133,793

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 (11)

  • Catalog number: 144776 and Lot code: 0552165
  • 0560615
  • 0574341
  • 0586004
  • 0606472
  • 0614321
  • 0617360
  • 0622689
  • 0637775
  • 0640519
  • and 0653855.

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 11 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 11 products in this recall →

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