The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1879-2012·Announced 2012-07-04

Terumo Recalls Sarns Cardioplegia Cannulas Due to Foreign Substance

Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Antegrade Cardioplegia Cannulas because a foreign substance on the inner surface may 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 risk-of-harm product (foreign substance in a medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling the Sarns Antegrade Cardioplegia Cannula. The recall affects 53,139 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and various international markets. The specific catalog number is 66015, and the affected lot numbers are NC21, NF16, NL26, PA30, PC13, and PD05.

The recall was initiated because Terumo CVS identified a foreign substance on the inner surface of some cannula tips during production. A preliminary investigation determined that this substance can be dislodged from the cannula surface. The substance was likely deposited during the molding process, though its exact composition is not specified in the source text.

These devices are indicated for placement in the aortic root to deliver cardioplegia solution or blood to the heart, vent the left heart, and aspirate air from the aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Terumo CVS for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
FX PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic root to deliver cardioplegia solution or blood to the heart, to vent the left heart, and to aspirate air from the aorta during cardiopulmonary bypas
Affected units
53,139

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 (6)

  • Catalog number: 66015 and lot numbers: NC21
  • NF16
  • NL26
  • PA30
  • PC13
  • and PD05.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 29 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 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 20 products in this recall →