Terumo recalls a specific air sensor used in medical procedures due to potential false air bubble alarms from a wiring issue. Affected units have catalog number 5785 and serial numbers starting with 20230.
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 medical procedures because a wiring issue may cause false air bubble alarms. This could lead to unnecessary interruptions during critical medical treatments.
The sensor's wiring is connected backwards, causing intermittent connections that trigger false air bubble alarms. This could lead to unnecessary pauses in medical procedures during critical treatments.
Healthcare professionals using the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 1/4x1/16 UAS BLK with catalog number 5785 are most at risk. Patients undergoing extracorporeal procedures may experience unnecessary interruptions due to false alarms.
Check for the catalog number 5785 and serial numbers starting with 20230, 20263, or 20265 on the product. This sensor is used with Terumo and Sarns air detection systems for medical procedures.
Look for the catalog number 5785 and serial numbers starting with 20230, 20263, or 20265 on the sensor.
Internal testing found the wiring was connected backwards, causing false air bubble alarms during medical procedures.
Check the catalog number and serial numbers to see if your sensor is affected. If it is, you may need to contact Terumo for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Terumo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2960-2020 — Terumo Terumo Hello, I own a Terumo that is covered by recall Z-2960-2020 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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