FDA recall Z-2219-2023

Datascope Corp. · Class II · device

Product

MEGA 7.5Fr.IAB , Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0295-01 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) D684-00-0295-02 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) D684-00-0295-03 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0295-05 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES AND APA (CHINA) D684-00-0295-06 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK - INDIA D684-00-0295-07 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK (APA) - INDIA D684-00-0295-08 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0295-09 MEGA

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.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-06-23
Report date
2023-08-02
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Fairfield, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2219-2023