Date Initiated by Firm | October 16, 2008 |
Date Posted | February 06, 2009 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 04, 2009 |
Recall Number | Z-0634-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
50227 |
510(K)Number | K063618 |
Product Classification |
Pediatric Arterial Perfusion Cannulae - Product Code DWF
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Product | Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae, 3.3 mm (10Fr) OD, with 1/4 inch vented connector, 9 inch (22.9 cm) long; Catalog no. 813571.
The TenderFlow (TM) Pediatric Arterial Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. |
Code Information |
Lots 0507120, 0512919, and 0518680. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation 6200 Jackson Road Ann Arbor MI 48103-9586
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For Additional Information Contact | 800-521-2818 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The introducer or stylet is difficult to remove from the pediatric arterial cannula body, which may result in the need to remove the cannula and replace it. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 10/16/08 was sent to consignees advising them of the problem; requesting that they immediately verify whether or not they had unused cannulae with the affected lot numbers; requesting that they isolate any affected product to prevent use; complete the Customer Response Form, indicate on form if it is medically necessary to use product without introducer; fax Customer Response Form to Terumo CVS at the number listed; and Terumo CVS would contact customers to arrange for the return of unused product. The letter stated that credit would be issued for any unused TenderFlow cannulae that were returned. The quantities to be returned should be indicated on the Customer Response Form. Consignees were advised that, if it was medically necessary to use the affected cannulae, they should be used without the introducer and in accordance with instructions for such use. |
Quantity in Commerce | 382 (160 plus 82 to US and 150 international) |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Australia, Belgium and Canada. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DWF
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