Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consist of a distal connection mechanism (either standard Terumo Ball Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Due to There is a potential for the stainless steel...

Date: March 2, 2021
Company: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 12

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation has 204 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report