Due to an error in assembly of the thermistor within some units, the affected probes will experience inaccuracy in measured shunt sensor temperature. Additionally, following changes in patient temperature without an in vivo recalibration, affected probes may experience inaccuracy in other measured parameters, including pCO2, pO2, pH, Potassium and calculated parameters, including BE, Bicarbonate, Arterial Oxygen Saturation, Delivered Oxygen, Area Under of the Curve of Delivered Oxygen, Oxygen Consumption, and Oxygen Extraction Ratio, which utilize temperature as an input. Inaccurate data may lead to inappropriate user response.
During some clinical cases, it has been observed that the SO2 value may periodically appear as dashes on the Touchscreen Display indicating unavailable data. In these cases, a yellow low-limit alarm will also be triggered to the user, due to the dashed-out value.
Pressure relief valve included in certain lots of cardiovascular procedure kits was reportedly opening at approximately 200-300mmHg versus 400mmHg, potential myocardial tissue damage potentially requiring surgical or medical/pharmacological intervention
Some Capiox NX, RX and FX Oxygenators may contain an arterial thermistor component that is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port. This may result in a leak at the point where the arterial thermistor is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port.
Some Capiox NX, RX and FX Oxygenators may contain an arterial thermistor component that is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port. This may result in a leak at the point where the arterial thermistor is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port.
Some Capiox NX, RX and FX Oxygenators may contain an arterial thermistor component that is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port. This may result in a leak at the point where the arterial thermistor is improperly bonded to the oxygenator port.
intermittent failure causes a blender initialization fault upon start-up, or during an EPGS calibration attempt following the 15-minute warm-up period. The control sliders on the Central Control Monitor (CCM) are disabled and the gas system can only be controlled by the local control knobs
Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.
Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.
Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
These roller pumps were assembled with pump shafts that may fail at the location of the thread where a locknut is installed. The failure is associated with a noise that is atypical of roller pump operation. The noise is caused when an unsecured shaft end contacts the rotating pulley of the roller pump. Prolonged use of a roller pump in this condition could lead to an eventual pump stop, resulting in the inability to create pump flow due to pulley loosening and drive belt damage.
These roller pumps were assembled with pump shafts that may fail at the location of the thread where a locknut is installed. The failure is associated with a noise that is atypical of roller pump operation. The noise is caused when an unsecured shaft end contacts the rotating pulley of the roller pump. Prolonged use of a roller pump in this condition could lead to an eventual pump stop, resulting in the inability to create pump flow due to pulley loosening and drive belt damage.
These roller pumps were assembled with pump shafts that may fail at the location of the thread where a locknut is installed. The failure is associated with a noise that is atypical of roller pump operation. The noise is caused when an unsecured shaft end contacts the rotating pulley of the roller pump. Prolonged use of a roller pump in this condition could lead to an eventual pump stop, resulting in the inability to create pump flow due to pulley loosening and drive belt damage.
These roller pumps were assembled with pump shafts that may fail at the location of the thread where a locknut is installed. The failure is associated with a noise that is atypical of roller pump operation. The noise is caused when an unsecured shaft end contacts the rotating pulley of the roller pump. Prolonged use of a roller pump in this condition could lead to an eventual pump stop, resulting in the inability to create pump flow due to pulley loosening and drive belt damage.
An intermittent failure which causes a blender initialization fault upon start-up or during an EPGS calibration attempt leads to the Central Control Monitor control sliders being disabled, such that the gas system can only be controlled by the local control knobs.
The system's IFU contains a list of generators that the have been deemed compatible. Recent reports indicate that one energy platform is not compatible with the system. Therefore, it has been removed from the list of compatible generators within the IFU.
Screws on a Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 Power Manager Board (the base unit circuit board) were not torqued to specification. It is possible that a screw which has not been properly torqued can go undetected during manufacturing testing and may loosen over time, resulting in the potential for an electrical short in the system
Screws on a Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 Power Manager Board (the base unit circuit board) were not torqued to specification. It is possible that a screw which has not been properly torqued can go undetected during manufacturing testing and may loosen over time, resulting in the potential for an electrical short in the system.
H/Sat Hybrid Intensity Shift has been seen in a subset of the H/Sat population, which has resulted in an increase of Hybrids failing the H/Sat Color Chip Test which is an automated self-test when the device is powered on. This will not result in device inaccuracy, only Color Chip Test Failure which disables the H/Sat module.
H/Sat Hybrid Intensity Shift has been seen in a subset of the H/Sat population, which has resulted in an increase of Hybrids failing the H/Sat Color Chip Test which is an automated self-test when the device is powered on. This will not result in device inaccuracy, only Color Chip Test Failure which disables the H/Sat module.
Inaccurrate flow readings. Depending on the degree of inaccuracy, this issue may not be easy for the user to detect during setup or use (for example, following a Flow Probe relocation or manipulation).
Terumo CVS initiated a voluntary recall for the Level Sensor II Pads and Level Sensor Gel Pads due to non-compliant labeling because the product expiration date is displayed in a format that may not be recognizable to all users.
Terumo CVS initiated a voluntary recall for the Level Sensor II Pads and Level Sensor Gel Pads due to non-compliant labeling because the product expiration date is displayed in a format that may not be recognizable to all users.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Titan" Stabilizers and Titan" 360 Stabilizers because the Suction Tubing Clip may break when it is being attached to a Terumo CVS Hercules Stabilizing Arm. Although the clip is for convenience purposes and is not required for device operation, there is a potential for broken Suction Tubing Clip fragments to fall into the surgical site.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has received complaints indicating that the Sarns Centrifugal Pump (disposable pump heads) have exhibited leaks. The leaks were detected during priming of the bypass circuit and during CPB procedures. In each of the reported incidents, there were no reports of patient injury as a result of the centrifugal pump leaks. Terumo Cardiovascular System's investigation into the incident has identified the cause of the leaks to be cracks in both the Top Housing and Magnet Back Housing of the pump. When the cracks cause the housing to become compromised, it is possible for fluid to leak from the pump head.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is recalling certain lots of Hercules TM 360 Universal Stabilizing Arms because the two pins that hold the sleeve attached to the distal end of the device may come loose, causing the pins and sleeve to separate from the device. While the arm can still function without the pins and sleeve in place, there is potential for the loose components to fall into the surgical site.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received complaints of the CDI System 500 monitor displaying the H/S DISCONNECT AT CUVETTE error message when the CDI H/S Cuvette does not make a proper connection to the CDI H/S Probe. In this situation, blood parameter values for HCT, Hgb, and SO2 do not display.
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.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is conducting a voluntary recall of its heater-cooler devices due to the distributor no longer selling the Inter chlor sanitizer (Product Code 205) referenced in its heater-cooler cleaning instructions.
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.
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.
Specific CDI¿ Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 devices are being voluntarily recalled because the BPM Sensor Head Assemblys Thermistor, which provides the blood temperature value that results in accurate display values on the monitor, does not meet specification. This may cause inaccurate temperature measurement and inaccurate analyte display values on the CDI System 500 monitor. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received complaints of inaccurate temperature measurements for specific devices distributed since November 5, 2015. These include both new production devices and recently serviced devices. POTENTIAL HAZARD There have been no reported illnesses or injuries as a result of this issue. A user who is not aware that the CDI System 500 is displaying inaccurate temperature values may not manage patient temperature appropriately. Using inaccurate information to manage warming and cooling strategies for a procedure could result in prolonged time on bypass. It could also lead to unnecessarily aggressive temperature management, resulting in excessive hyper or hypothermia, with potential neurologic and organ dysfunction, or increased blood component damage. Inaccurate temperature measurement could also cause inaccurate measurements of other BPM values including potassium (K+), pO2, pCO2, and pH. The greater the temperature inaccuracy, the greater the degree of inaccuracy of these other BPM values due to the dependence of their algorithms on temperature for the calculations. Inaccurate measurement of these values could result in inappropriate patient management strategies being employed to address them with the potential to result in moderate patient injury.
The Overpressure Safety Valve is not cleared with an indication for use on the arterial side of the extracoporeal bypass circuit. It is intended for use only on the venous side. There is a remote possibility of minimal blood loss, fluid weeping, or dripping on the user.
Terumo CVS is implementing field correction activities to address the identified causes of the Terumo System 1 experiencing loss of system power. These activities will be implemented in a phased approach beginning late 2015: - Implementing design changes and upgrades to improve the reliability of power switching and battery backup. - Adding a switch protector to the On/Off power switch to preven
Terumo CVS is implementing field correction activities to address the identified causes of the Terumo System 1 experiencing loss of system power. These activities will be implemented in a phased approach beginning late 2015: - Implementing design changes and upgrades to improve the reliability of power switching and battery backup. - Adding a switch protector to the On/Off power switch to preven
Malfunctioning mixing valve and loss of cooling and/or heating capability. System goes to standby mode and shows error messages EOd (invalid mix valve measured range of motion) or EOE (valve unable to move or complete a motion). Mixing valves need to be replaced at regular intervals.
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications
There is a potential for inaccuracies in blood gas readings/measurements. There is a potential risk of respiratory alkalosis or cerebral vasoconstriction with low paCO2. If the Hemoglobin and Hematocrit measurements are not accurate, there is a potential risk of unnecesary blood transfusion with resulting risk of infection or inflammatory reaction. BPM shipped without meeting manufacturing accep
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.
During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.