Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20552 |
| Brand Name: | TCVS Heart lung machine |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Terumo Advanced Perfusion System |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Terumo Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) c/- Healthcare Logistics 56 Carrington Road Mount Albert Auckland 1025 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 66 77 57 |
| Manufacturer: | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp |
| Issue: | There have been multiple reports of false alarms generated by the air bubble detection system used with the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. The investigation has determined that the operator's Manual does not contain sufficient information to assist the user in the event of a false alarm with the Ultrasonic air sensor (ADB system). |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/8/2016 |
