FDA Recall Open, Classified

LINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB with Accessories (APA), Model No. 0684-00-0480-02. intra-aortic balloon catheter.

Recall: Z-0131-2023 · Initiated August 5, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0131-2023
Event Number
90913
Firm
Datascope Corporation
FEI Number
1000222374
Product Code
DSQ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
August 5, 2022
Posted
October 24, 2022
Address
15 Law Dr, Fairfield, NJ, 07004-3206

Description

LINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB with Accessories (APA), Model No. 0684-00-0480-02. intra-aortic balloon catheter.

Reason

The balloon volume is incorrectly described as 34cc instead of 40cc on one of the three internal labels enclosed for hospital use. A labelling error may result in user confusion and/or delay in initiating therapy. Therapy delays may impact those patients who are more hemodynamically unstable.

Action

On August 5, 2022, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Field Safety Notice Medical Device Removal letters. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product. Customers may return the product for full credit. The firm also informed customers that given current supply chain shortages that they are unable to commit to a timely replacement of affected catheters.

Distribution

No US distribution. Foreign distribution to Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Russia, Spain, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay.

Quantity

4414 OUS