SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0568-01 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) D684-00-0568-03 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (WITH PRESSURE D684-00-0568-05 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0568-09 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0568-01U PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - SENSATION PLUS 7.5 Fr. 40 cc IAB D884-00-0019-22
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-2221-2023
- 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 PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567108063 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109428 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (WITH PRESSURE 10607567109442 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113166 SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40cc WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109565 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - SENSATION PLUS 7.5 Fr. 40 cc IAB 10607567108612
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).