Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation: Terumo 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 systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.

Recall number

Z-2961-2020

Recalling firm

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Product

Terumo 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 systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2020-08-25

Posted

not on file

Terminated

2021-01-29

Reason

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.

Root cause

Employee error

Action

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

Quantity

2

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Lot, serial or model codes

UDI: 00886799000052;  Serial Numbers: 20019 20020

510(k) numbers

["K172220"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

DTQ

Firm FEI

1828100

Firm city

Ann Arbor

Firm state

MI

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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