The Recall Desk

Hazard

Dilator Fracture recalls

3 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
3
Critical
3
Severe
0
Most recent
2023-08-02

Of the 3 dilator fracture recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (100%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2219-2023·2023-08-02

    Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter kits recalled due to dilator fracture risk

    Datascope's MEGA 7.5Fr. intra-aortic balloon catheter kits may have introducers that fracture during insertion, risking arterial damage and embolization. The firm has received 10 complaints including 3 serious events and 1 death.

    Product
    MEGA 7.5Fr.IAB , Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSOR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2224-2023·2023-08-02

    Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Introducer Set fracture causes vascular injury

    Datascope Corp. recalls Reinforced Introducer Sets because the dilator may fracture during catheter insertion, risking arterial damage and embolization. One patient death has been reported.

    Product
    REINFORCED INTRODUCER SET, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number REINFORCED INTRODUCER SE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2221-2023·2023-08-02

    Datascope SENSATION PLUS Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Dilator Fracture Risk

    Datascope's SENSATION PLUS intra-aortic balloon catheter dilator may fracture during insertion, potentially damaging the femoral artery or aorta. The firm has received 10 complaints, including 3 serious adverse events and 1 patient death.

    Product
    SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number SENSATION PLUS 7.5Fr. 40c
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide