CLASS II Device recall · Reported 23 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sarns high-flow aortic arch cannula OD with connector long recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is recalling Sarns high-flow aortic arch cannula OD with connector long, with X coating surface The, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot number: 0677299 and Catalog number: 12325X
Quantity recalled6830 total all products

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0671-2013
FDA event ID
64007
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Jan 2013
FDA classified
11 Jan 2013
Reported
23 Jan 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

7 Jan 2013Recall initiated by company
11 Jan 2013Classified by FDA+4 days
23 Jan 2013Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sarns high-flow aortic arch cannula, 6.5 mm (20 Fr) OD with 3/8in connector, 11in (28 cm) long, with X coating surface The Sarns" High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula and Sarns" Flexible Arterial Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and worldwide: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , ME , MI, MO , NC , ND , NV , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , and WI. Bahrain, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, Honduras, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE).

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Flexible Arterial Cannula and High-Flow Aortic Arch Cannula connectors were identified to contain flash on the exterior of the cannula connector that exceeded established specifications. Because the flash has the potential to detach in the operative field, TCVS has decided to remove all affected lots that were manufactured with the affected connector part.

Which lots are affected?

Lot number: 0677299 and Catalog number: 12325X

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and worldwide: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , ME , MI, MO , NC , ND , NV , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , and WI. Bahrain, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, Honduras, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE).

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 64007

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