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Device recall: Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with or without side holes and/or luer Product Us
FDA enforcement event 68404 is a device recall by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation of Ann Arbor, MI, initiated 23 May 2014 and classified Class II, with 13 product records.
FDA defines Class II as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. 91% of the 1,176 device enforcement events initiated in 2014 carry the same class.
Status: Terminated, terminated 24 Feb 2015. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has 73 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 2 product records per event.
Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI.
Reason for recall
"During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications"
Distribution
"Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: 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,…"
Product records
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2094-2014 | Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with or without side holes and/or luer Product Usage: The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. | 7,460 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2095-2014 | Sarns Flexible Aortic Arch Cannula 8.0mm with luer, 3/8" connector Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. | 120 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2096-2014 | Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 32/40 & 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava. | 7,190 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2097-2014 | Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 & 40 Fr single stage with 3/8" & 1/2 flare with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava. | 32,880 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2098-2014 | Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. | 20 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2099-2014 | Sarns Soft-Flow Extended Aortic Cannulae 7.0mm & 8.0mm with or without luer & Xcoating, Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. | 135,340 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2100-2014 | Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" & 3/8" flare or connector Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava. | 6,720 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2101-2014 | Sarns Venoatrial Cannulae 36/46 Fr with 1/2" flare or connector Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during… | 3,040 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2102-2014 | Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 29/37, 32/40, 34/46, 36/46 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" flare or connector Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava | 34,470 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2103-2014 | Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava | 14,380 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2104-2014 | Terumo Three-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28 Fr with 3/8" flare, 30 Fr with 3/8" connector and 30 Fr with 3/8" flare. Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava. | 2,290 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2105-2014 | Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, suture bulb with or without Luer and/or Xcoating Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use. | 132, 250 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
| Z-2106-2014 | CPB Catheter Kit Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava. | 125 units | Class II | Terminated | 30 Jul 2014 |
Context
Other enforcement events for Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
All 73 events for Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Questions and answers
Why was this device recalled?
FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications"
What does Class II mean?
FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Where was the product distributed?
FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: 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,…"
Is the recall still ongoing?
FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 24 Feb 2015. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.
Where does this data come from?
openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: openFDA device enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.