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Class II Recall

MEGA 8Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta

Datascope Corp.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for MEGA 8Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide co by Datascope Corp.. Reason: During IAB catheter insertion, the introducer dilator may fracture at the hub, leaving the body of the introducer dilator housed within the sheath. R.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2220-2023

Action Date

2023-08-02

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

MEGA 8Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK D684-00-0296-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA D684-00-0296-02 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) D684-00-0296-03 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-09 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-10 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0296-01U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY D684-00-0296-02U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0498-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) D684-00-0498-07 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) D684-00-0498-08 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB D884-00-0019-17

Lot/Code Info: Product Description UDI MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK 10607567108001 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA 10607567108018 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109411 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113265 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) 10607567113272 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109619 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY 10607567109626 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567107301 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) 10607567109756 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) 10607567109763 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB 10607567107493

Quantity Affected: 321,609 total kits

Reason for Recall

During IAB catheter insertion, the introducer dilator may fracture at the hub, leaving the body of the introducer dilator housed within the sheath. Risks to health include damage to the femoral artery, descending aorta, or embolization; surgical intervention and delay of IAB therapy may also result. Firm has received 10 complaints, including 3 serious adverse events and 1 patient death.

Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. International distribution worldwide.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-06-23

Company

Datascope Corp.

Fairfield, NJ

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 191 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Datascope Corp. has 58 FDA actions in our database, including 58 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Datascope Corp.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Datascope Corp. have FDA actions?

Datascope Corp. has 58 FDA actions in our database, including 58 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2220-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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