Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 recallZ-2960-2020 · Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · initiated Aug 25, 2020
Terminated
Is my device affected?
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- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled
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.
FDA root cause category: Employee error
What the company is doing
Urgent Medical Device Removal notification letters dated 8/25/20 were sent to customers. Terumo CVS is removing the affected ABD sensors from the field. A Terumo Associate will contact all affected customers to coordinate the shipment of a replacement device and subsequent return of the affected unit. The replacement ABD sensor supplied by Terumo CVS will be part of a kit containing a cable and a bracket which are not affected by this removal. The cable and the bracket do not require replacement. CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Review this Medical Device Correction and assure that all users have received notice of this issue. 2. Confirm receipt of this communication by completing and returning the attached Customer Response Form as indicated on the form. 3. Review Product Return instructions when provided by separate email communication. Tracking information on replacement device will be provided as well as a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number to facilitate the return of the affected device., 4. Once the replacement shipment has been received, remove the affected ABD sensor and replace it with the new ABD sensor provided by Terumo CVS. 5. Return affected ABD sensor using the packing container and shipping materials received with the replacement ABD device. Please mark the RGA number on the outside of the box. QUESTIONS? We encourage you to contact Terumo CVS with any questions or concerns: Terumo CVS Customer Service: 1.800.521.2818 Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. ET Recall Fax: 1.734.741.6149 Review this Medical Device Correction and assure that all users have received notice of this issue. A Terumo Associate will contact all affected customers to coordinate the shipment of a replacement ABD sensor and subsequent return of the affected unit. Terumo CVS recommends that you continue using your ABD sensor while waiting for a replacement. If you experience an ABD sensor failure, or have questions, contact Terumo CVS Customer Service: 800.521
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2960-2020
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 25, 2020
- Recalling firm
- Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
- Quantity
- 3
- Product code
- DTQ
- FDA submissions
- K172220
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
Product description
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 1/4x1/16 UAS BLK, Catalog Number 5785 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI: 00886799000045; Serial Numbers: 20230 20263 20265
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 5785Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass1 recall2 reports
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 86338).
- Z-2959-2020 · TerminatedTerumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 3/8x3/32, Catalog Number 5773 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung sy…
- Z-2961-2020 · TerminatedTerumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 1/4x3/32, Catalog Number 5791 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung sy…
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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