Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20672 |
| Brand Name: | TCVS Heart lung machine |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | 0006-0066, 0100-0172, 0176, 0178, 0180-0311, 0313-0322, 1001-1027, 1100-1429 |
| 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 regarding battery capacity issues in which the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 displayed some or all of the following symptoms: 1. The system displayed false information, indicating battery capacity (i.e. hours/minutes remaining) when the batteries have little or no remaining capacity 2. The system unexpectedly shut down without warning when running on battery power 3. Batteries were completely depleted 4. Batteries did not retain their charge as intended |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/9/2016 |
