medical Class II Updated 2021-06-09

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation recalls The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a so

Recalled Product

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. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415), TCM II TUV, 220V (P/N 4416), Catalog Number: 4416, 164940


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Domestic: Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), Vietnam
Lot/Code Info: All lot numbers distributed from 05/02/1985 thru 06/10/2015
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