MEGA 8Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK D684-00-0296-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA D684-00-0296-02 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) D684-00-0296-03 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-09 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-10 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0296-01U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY D684-00-0296-02U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0498-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) D684-00-0498-07 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) D684-00-0498-08 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB D884-00-0019-17
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-2220-2023
- 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 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK 10607567108001 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA 10607567108018 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109411 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113265 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) 10607567113272 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109619 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY 10607567109626 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567107301 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) 10607567109756 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) 10607567109763 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB 10607567107493
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).