The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2102-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae Recalled for Loose Fiber Particulate

Terumo CVS is recalling specific lots of venous return cannulae used in heart surgery due to loose fiber particulate found during inspection.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling 34,470 units of Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae. The recall affects specific sizes (28/38, 29/37, 32/40, 34/46, 36/46, and 36/51 Fr) with 1/2" flare or connector, manufactured by Terumo CVS. These devices are indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

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 several other countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific part numbers and lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the affected devices are found, they should be removed from service and returned to Terumo CVS according to the company's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 29/37, 32/40, 34/46, 36/46 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" flare or connector Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior ven
Affected units
34,470

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. 813580
  • Lot #: AM004245
  • AM006060
  • AM016524
  • Part No. 813579
  • Lot #: AM001313
  • AM007311
  • AM007721
  • AM009067
  • AM016176
  • AM016523
  • AM018165
  • Part No. 813582
  • Lot #: AM001293
  • AM017320
  • Part No. 813581
  • Lot #: AM002694
  • AM003543
  • AM006059
  • AM017959

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 →