Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalls Sarns TCM; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood h…

Recall date

June 8, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2208-2016

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

Sarns TCM; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient The TCM with options will also supply water for cardioplegia, freeze water for an ice supply, monitor temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allow gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Product Usage: The Sarns TCM is indicated for controlling and monitoring patient temperature.