FDAMarch 2, 2021device

Consist of a distal connection mechanism (either standard Terumo Ball Quick Connect or Terumo Shaft Quick Connect), an articulating arm with links, a handle for providing cable tension, and a mechanism to mount the device to a sternal retractor.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

There is a potential for the stainless steel locking plates on the device's sternal retractor locking mechanism to fracture.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

terumo cardiovascular systemsterumoterumo cardiovascular

UPCs

00699753450950

Recall history

Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.

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