Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalls HX2" Temperature Management Systems; The Terumo¿ HX2" Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two…

Recall date

June 8, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2207-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Sold / distributed

Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA , CO, CT, DC , DE , FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,LA , MA, MD, ME, MI , MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV , NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium,Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Co…

Why it was recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is conducting a voluntary recall of its heater-cooler devices due to the distributor no longer selling the Interchlor sanitizer (Product Code 205) referenced in its heater-cooler cleaning instructions.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

HX2" Temperature Management Systems; The Terumo¿ HX2" Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuits that directly controls the temperature of patient blood and cardioplegia solution during cardiovascular surgery. The system consists of a water tank, circulating pumps, heater manifolds, mercury free temperature sensors, water detectors, mixing valves and a tank divider which is provided to partition the tank into two separate channels (Left and Right).The system has the capacity to circulate water at a rate of up to 6.5 gal.min (25 L/min) with no load connected. The system is capable of heating and cooling for a single channel or for both channels. Product Usage: HX2 Temperature Management Systems is indicated for use to supply temperature regulated water to heat exchangers during open heart surgery.