# FDA recall Z-2223-2023

> **Datascope Corp.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-06-23.

## Product

LINEAR 7.5Fr.IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta    Product Description                                                                                            Part Number  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES	D684-00-0479-01  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA)	D684-00-0479-02  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA)	D684-00-0479-01C  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA)(CHINA)	D684-00-0479-02C  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA)	D684-00-0479-07  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA)	D684-00-0479-08  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY)	D684-00-0479-09  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY)	D684-00-0479-10  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY	D684-00-0479-01U  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY	D684-00-0479-02U  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES	D684-00-0480-01  LINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB

## 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

- **Recall number:** Z-2223-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Datascope Corp.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-06-23
- **Report date:** 2023-08-02

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Fairfield, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2223-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2223-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2223-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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