Terumo recalls specific air sensors for extracorporeal procedures due to a crimped wire causing false air bubble alarms. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 20288-20579.
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.
Terumo is recalling a specific air sensor used in heart-lung machines for extracorporeal procedures. The sensor may give false alarms because a crimped wire is connected incorrectly, which could lead to unnecessary warnings during medical treatments.
The sensor's crimped wire is connected backward, causing an intermittent connection that triggers false air bubble alarms. This means the system might warn incorrectly during medical procedures without causing actual harm.
Medical professionals using Terumo or Sarns air detection systems for heart-lung procedures. Patients undergoing extracorporeal treatments are at minimal risk since false alarms don't cause harm.
Check if your sensor has the catalog number 5773 and serial numbers starting with 20288 through 20579. It's used with Terumo or Sarns air detection systems for heart-lung procedures.
Look for the catalog number 5773 and serial numbers starting with 20288 through 20579 on the sensor.
Internal testing found a crimped wire connected backward, causing false air bubble alarms during medical procedures.
No, the hazard only causes false alarms, not actual harm. Continue using it normally.
Check for catalog number 5773 and serial numbers starting with 20288 through 20579.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Terumo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2959-2020 — Terumo Terumo Hello, I own a Terumo that is covered by recall Z-2959-2020 from Terumo. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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