Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Blood Line Filter Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Due to Medical device used in cardiovascular procedures is defective.

Date: July 26, 2013
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

Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Blood Line Filter, labeled in part Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, packaged as part of a Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kit or as a single, sterile filter unit Single/Sterile Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Filter: The Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Filter is indicated for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for the removal of micro-emboli greater than 40 microns in size, including gas emboli, fat emboli and aggregates composed of platelets, red blood cells and other debris from the arterial line and where the flow rate will not exceed 8 liters per minute. Cardiovascular Procedure (Convenience) Kit that includes the Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Filter: The Cardiovascular Procedure Kits are indicated for use only in the extracorporeal circuit for the cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for which the user designed. The sterile cardiovascular procedure kit is intended to be used one time for periods up to 6 hours.

Quantity: 15,817 filters

Why Was This Recalled?

Medical device used in cardiovascular procedures is defective.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

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