ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1686-2022 ยท DSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control

Datascope Corporation

Sensation Plus 8Fr 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

DateSep 8, 2022 (initiated Aug 5, 2022)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonCertain lots containing undersized dilator.
Root causeVendor change control
ActionThe firm distributed an Urgent Medical Device Removal notification, by mail, dated August 5, 2022. The notification informs customers that certain lots of 8Fr. 50cc IAB catheter and insertion kits are being recalled due to an undersized vessel dilator. During a sheathless insertion, the undersized inner diameter may result in the inability to insert the guidewire through the inner lumen of the dilator and the undersized outer diameter may reduce dilation of the vessel. If used in a procedure, recalled product could result in a procedural delay, gas emoli, and vessel injury. Customers are ask
Quantity10,427 units
DistributionAwaiting domestic distribution. Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K133074MEGA 8FR. 50CC AND SENSATION PLUS 8FR. 50CC INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON CATHETERS AND ACCESSORIES
Datascope Corp., Dec 12, 2013