Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1789-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuits that directly controls the temperature of patient blood and cardioplegia solution during cardiovascular surgery. The system consists of a water tank, circulating pumps, heater manifolds, mercury free temperature sensors, water detectors, mixing valves and a tank divider which is provided to partition the tank into two separate channels (Left and Right). The system has the capacity to circulate water at a rate of up to 6.5 gal./min (25 L/min) with no load connected. The system is capable of heating and cooling for a single channel or for both channels. Device Name / Model Number: HX2 Temperature Management System (P/N 809810) Catalog Number: 809810

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 16, 2021
Date Posted: June 9, 2021
Recall Number: Z-1789-2021
Event ID: 87834
Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 75 devices
Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

Domestic: Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), Vietnam

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated