FDA recall record

Datascope Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Pneumatic Interface Module (PIM) recall — FDA Z-1279-2023

There is an issue related to the Safety Disk not meeting a performance requirement that may impact Intra-Aortic Balloon catheter (IAB) displacement…

Class IIclassification
Z-1279-2023official record ID
Mar 29, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1279-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmDatascope Corp.
Report dateMar 29, 2023
Recall initiation dateFeb 28, 2023
Quantity10
LocationMahwah, NJ, United States

Official product description

Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Pneumatic Interface Module (PIM) , Model Number 0997-00-1178

Why the product was recalled

There is an issue related to the Safety Disk not meeting a performance requirement that may impact Intra-Aortic Balloon catheter (IAB) displacement volume. This potential failure of an impacted Safety Disk may lead to slightly reduced IAB inflation during therapy or a reduction in the degree of augmentation provided to the patient during therapy.

Distribution information

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How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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