—#109877

Product

CARDIOSAVE Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump An electromechanical system used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons. It provide temporary support to the left ventricle via the principle of counterpulsation.

FDA product code: DSP — System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K112372
Affected lot / code info: 510K K112372 Device Listing Number D132687 US Customer IABPs CA202159K1 CA202167K1 CA203492L1 CA203494L1 International Customer IABPs CA203486L1 CA202155K1 CA202161K1 CA203487L1 CA203490L1 CA203507L1 CA204330L1 CA204328L1 CA203505L1 International Company Owned IABPs CA204327L1 CA202150K1 CA203506L1 CA204324L1 CA204326L1 CA202163K1 CA202169K! CA203497L1 CA203498L1 CA203496L1 CA203503L1 CA203488L1 CA203493L1 CA203508L1 CA204337L1 CA203502L1

Why it was recalled

In the Cardiosave Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, there is a possibility that the coiled cord assembly, a prominent connector cord between the Cardiosave IABP housing and the dual display head which secured atop the IABP may fail as a result of mishandling.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Maquet Cardiovascular sent an Urgent Product Recall Letter dated March 27, 2012, and Urgent Product Recall Acknowledgement to all affected customers . The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Datascope Corp determined that the best course of action was to replace the affected product. Customers were instructed that they would be contacted by a service representative to make arrangements for the removal and replacement of their affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact the US Call Center at 1-800-777-4222. For questions regarding this recall call 973-709-7498.

Recalling firm

Firm: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Address: 45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, New Jersey 07470-2094

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including ID and Fl and Internationally to United Arab Emirates, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Republic of China, Spain, Sweden, and Thailand

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-03-27
Posted by FDA: 2013-01-09
Terminated: 2015-09-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #109877. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.