CLASS II Device recall · Reported 30 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is recalling Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/ with 1/2" & 3/8" flare or connector, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesPart No. 4442, Lot #:, 0646528, 0649147, 0649840, 0654076, 0662223, 0678729; Part No. 14992, Lot #: 0646475, 0649160, 0655317, 0659466, 0666649, 0672081, 0675675, 0681806, 0686885; Part No. 4443, Lot #: 0649883, 0660672 & Part No. 15949, Lot #: 0646530, 0661896, 0667259, 0674784, 0683631.
Quantity recalled6,720 units

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-2100-2014
FDA event ID
68404
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 May 2014
FDA classified
22 Jul 2014
Reported
30 Jul 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Particulate Matter

Timeline

23 May 2014Recall initiated by company
22 Jul 2014Classified by FDA+60 days
30 Jul 2014Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications

Product as listed by the FDA

Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" & 3/8" flare or connector Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and inferior vena cava.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY and the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & United Kingdom.

Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts

Stores named: CVS

Questions about this recall

Is Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/ with 1/2" & 3/8" flare or connector recalled?

Yes. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems recalled Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/ with 1/2" & 3/8" flare or connector on 23 May 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2100-2014.

Why was it recalled?

During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presence of loose fiber particulate that exceeded finished product specifications

Which lots are affected?

Part No. 4442, Lot #:, 0646528, 0649147, 0649840, 0654076, 0662223, 0678729; Part No. 14992, Lot #: 0646475, 0649160, 0655317, 0659466, 0666649, 0672081, 0675675, 0681806, 0686885; Part No. 4443, Lot #: 0649883, 0660672 & Part No. 15949, Lot #: 0646530, 0661896, 0667259, 0674784, 0683631.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY and the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & United Kingdom.

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

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