SENSATION 7 Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0469-01C SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) D684-00-0469-07 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0470-01C SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) D684-00-0470-07 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0470-09 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0470-01 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0470-01U SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0469-01U SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0469-01 SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, TURKEY D684-00-0469-09 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - SENSATION 7 Fr. 34/40 cc IABs D884-00-0019-16
This recall is currently active, issued July 21, 2023. It was issued by Datascope Corp..
- Company
- Datascope Corp.
- Recall Initiated
- June 23, 2023
- Posted
- July 21, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2217-2023
- Quantity
- 321,609 total kits
- Firm Location
- Fairfield, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.
Lot / Code Info
Product Description UDI SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567109367 SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) 10607567109732 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567109374 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) 10607567109749 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113135 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567106779 SENSATION 7 Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109558 SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109541 SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567106755 SENSATION 7 Fr. 34cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, TURKEY 10607567113128 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - SENSATION 7 Fr. 34/40 cc IABs 10607567106724
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
Firm notified customers on June 23, 2023 via letter. Customers were made aware of the potential for the device to break during use and the risk of using the device. Customers were given alternate solutions to continue using the IAB Catheter with alternative sheath/dilator combinations. Customers may also return their affected product for a credit. The firm will continue to ship product to customers who choose to continue receiving it. However, product currently being shipped is potentially affected by the same issue. Datascope/Getinge has identified the issue with the introducer dilator and is working with the supplier towards a resolution. If you have any questions, please contact your Datascope/Getinge representative or call Datascope/Getinge Customer Service at 1-888-943-8872, options 2, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).