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FDA Device recall Z-1790-2021

The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extra…

On 2021-06-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extra… by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, citing terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1790-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-04-16
Published2021-06-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyTerumo Cardiovascular Systems
Distributionn/a

Product

The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an extracorporeal circuit and for blankets to externally heat or cool the patient. The TCM with options will also supply water for cardioplegia, freeze water for an ice supply, monitor temperatures in the patient and extracorporeal circuit, and allow gradient rewarming relative to a venous blood temperature. Device Name / Model Number: TCM II TUV, 115V (P/N 4415), TCM II TUV, 220V (P/N 4416), Catalog Number: 4416, 164940

Reason

Terumo CVS has been unable to validate a cleaning protocol to satisfy current regulatory concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Terumo CVS and it has been determined that the best course of action is for users to discontinue use of and dispose of HX2, TCM I and TCM II devices.

Identifiers

code_infoAll lot numbers distributed from 05/02/1985 thru 06/10/2015

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1790-2021%22

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