The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2094-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Terumo Recalls Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae Due to Particulate

Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

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 surgery where particulate contamination poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae, 6.0mm, 7mm, and 8mm, with angled and straight tips. These medical devices are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The recall involves 7,460 units.

The recall was initiated after an in-process inspection identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in specific countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae and contact Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with or without side holes and/or luer Product Usage: The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated fo
Affected units
7,460

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 (20)

  • Part No. 165269
  • Lot #: 0649648
  • 0652316
  • 0653402
  • 0659824
  • 0678725
  • 0682564
  • Part No. 9482
  • Lot #: 0653227
  • 0656440
  • 0673777
  • Part No. 4344
  • Lot #: 0645166
  • 0653856
  • 0673024
  • Part No. 9485
  • Lot #: 654068
  • Part No. 9486
  • Lot #: 649867
  • Part No. 4400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 51 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 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 13 products in this recall →