The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0266-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Datascope Recalls Low Level Output Cables for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

Datascope Corp. is recalling seven low level output cables for intra-aortic balloon pumps because they were packaged with incorrect cables.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall involving a packaging error (incorrect cable) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Datascope Corp. is recalling seven units of the Low Level Output Cable - Interface to Philips Monitor, Part Number 0012-00-1589-03. These cables are designed for use with Cardiosave and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs).

The recall was initiated because one lot of the product was received from the supplier with an incorrect cable in the packaging. The affected units were distributed to California, Georgia, and Texas.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected cables and contact Datascope Corp. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Low Level Output Cable Interface to Philips Monitor For Use With Cardiosave and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs), Part Number 0012-00-1589-03
Manufacturer
Datascope Corp.
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 10000493876

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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