FDA recall Z-2616-2021

Product

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Reason for recall

The Cardiosave IABP may unexpectedly shut down when the device is running on AC power, only one battery is installed in the IABP, and the battery is physically removed while the battery is being charged. This occurs during a very specific set of conditions.

Distribution

Nationwide domestic distribution. Foreign distribution worldwide.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2021-09-08

Report date

2021-10-06

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Mahwah, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2616-2021