Terumo recalls procedure kits with Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard arterial blood filters due to possible blood leaks. Affected kits may cause bleeding risks during heart surgery. Consumers should contact Terumo for details.
Possible blood leaks through the hydrophobic portion of the Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard Leukocyte Reduction Arterial Blood Filters.
Terumo is recalling cardiovascular procedure kits that include Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard leukocyte reduction arterial blood filters because these filters might leak blood during use. This could lead to bleeding complications for patients undergoing heart surgery.
The Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard filters have a hydrophobic portion that may leak blood during use. This could cause bleeding complications in patients receiving heart surgery through cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Patients undergoing heart surgery using the recalled procedure kits are most at risk. Medical professionals who use these kits for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures may also be affected.
Check if your kit includes the Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard leukocyte reduction arterial blood filter. The product is sold as a disposable kit for one-time use up to 6 hours.
Reach out to Terumo for specific instructions on whether your kit is affected and what to do next.
The recall is due to possible blood leaks through the hydrophobic portion of the Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard filters during use.
Using the recalled filters could lead to bleeding complications during heart surgery procedures.
Check if your cardiovascular procedure kit includes the Pall LG6NS LeukoGuard leukocyte reduction arterial blood filter.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Terumo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1314-2018 — Terumo Terumo Hello, I own a Terumo that is covered by recall Z-1314-2018 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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