Terumo recalls specific roller pumps that may fail due to noise, risking pump stoppage during blood circulation procedures. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 880559-882813 and 885541-885543.
These roller pumps were assembled with pump shafts that may fail at the location of the thread where a locknut is installed. The failure is associated with a noise that is atypical of roller pump operation. The noise is caused when an unsecured shaft end contacts the rotating pulley of the roller pump. Prolonged use of a roller pump in this condition could lead to an eventual pump stop, resulting in the inability to create pump flow due to pulley loosening and drive belt damage.
Terumo is recalling certain roller pumps used in blood circulation procedures because faulty shafts can cause noise and pump failure. This could stop blood flow during critical medical procedures if not fixed.
The pump shafts can become loose over time, causing unusual noise. This may lead to the pump stopping, which could disrupt blood flow during critical medical procedures.
Medical professionals using these pumps for blood circulation procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass or similar treatments may be affected if the pump fails.
Check for serial numbers starting with 880559, 880560, 882808-882813, or 885541-885543. These pumps are used for blood circulation procedures and are labeled for up to 6 hours of operation.
Identify the serial number on the pump to see if it matches the affected range: 880559, 880560, 882808-882813, or 885541-885543.
The pumps may have shafts that fail at the thread where a locknut is installed, causing unusual noise and potential pump stoppage during blood circulation procedures.
Prolonged use could lead to pump stoppage, disrupting blood flow during critical medical procedures like cardiopulmonary bypass.
Check the serial number on the pump; affected units have serial numbers starting with 880559, 880560, 882808-882813, or 885541-885543.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Terumo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1111-2020 — Terumo Terumo Hello, I own a Terumo that is covered by recall Z-1111-2020 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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