TRANS-RAY IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number 7FR. 34cc TRANS-RAY IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0545-01 TRANS-RAY 7FR. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0546-01 TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5Fr 35cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0607 TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5Fr 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0608 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - TRANS-RAY 7 Fr. 34/40 cc IABs D884-00-0019-18 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5 Fr. 35/40 IABs D884-00-0019-26
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-2218-2023
- 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 7FR. 34cc TRANS-RAY IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567107656 TRANS-RAY 7FR. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567107663 TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5Fr 35cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567111711 TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5Fr 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567111728 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - TRANS-RAY 7 Fr. 34/40 cc IABs 10607567107684 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5 Fr. 35/40 IABs 10607567111810
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).