Summary: Terumo Cardiovascular will no longer offer certification classes for servicing its Advanced Perfusion System 1, citing a decline in participation and a desire to ensure proper maintenance through in-house service. Existing certifications remain valid until they expire, but renewals have ceased. Terumo will continue providing direct support and technical assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Terumo’s decision to discontinue repair and preventative maintenance certification stems from decreased participation and a desire to maintain device quality via in-house support.
  • Current certifications stand until expiration, with Terumo offering direct service, technical support, and troubleshooting for its Heart Lung Machine going forward.

Terumo Cardiovascular has told hospitals that it was discontinuing certification classes for the repair and preventative maintenance of its Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine, according to a letter from Terumo obtained by 404 media.

End of Certification Classes

The letter stated that it would discontinue certification classes at the start of this year and went on to say that despite the value its classes provided to the HTM shops in healthcare facilities that used its device, it made the decision after careful consideration.

According to the letter, current certifications would remain valid through to their expiration date but would no longer be available for renewal.

The company says it will continue to provide direct servicing for the System 1 and its components and that its service team would assist with any maintenance troubleshooting and technical support needs.

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Decline in Certification Program Participation

In the 404 article, a spokesperson for Terumo told the outlet that participation in the certification program had declined and the company felt that the best way to ensure its devices were properly maintained was through in-house service. The spokesperson went on to say that the proper maintenance of its devices was necessary for optimal performance and quality of patient care and outcomes.