The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0934-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Datascope Recalls Reinforced Introducer Sets Due to Sterility Concerns

Datascope is recalling specific lots of Reinforced Introducer Sets because breached pouches may have compromised sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (compromised sterility in a medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Datascope Corporation is recalling 523 units of Reinforced Introducer Sets (Maquet 8 Fr., Part Number: 068400040310). These medical accessories are used for the percutaneous insertion of MAQUET IntraAortic Balloon Catheters. The recall is due to a potential for compromised sterility in breached pouches of specific lots.

The affected product was distributed in the United States and several international countries, including Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Africa, Canada, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, Bahrain, and Malaysia. Specific lot codes involved in this recall include 3000079612, 3000043101, 3000036631, 3000015016, and TTP.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific part number and lot codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or their authorized representative according to the recall instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Reinforced Introducer Sets Maquet 8 Fr., Part Number: 068400040310. It is an accessory to be used for percutaneous insertion of MAQUET IntraAortic Balloon Catheters.
Affected units
523

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 (4)

  • 3000043101
  • 3000036631
  • 3000015016
  • TTP.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Datascope Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →