FDAJune 23, 2023device

REINFORCED INTRODUCER SET, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number REINFORCED INTRODUCER SET FOR LINEAR 7.5Fr. & MEGA 7.5Fr. D684-00-0403-05 REINFORCED INTRODUCER SET FOR SENSATION 7Fr. D684-00-0403-06 R...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

During IAB catheter insertion, the introducer dilator may fracture at the hub, leaving the body of the introducer dilator housed within the sheath. Risks to health include damage to the femoral artery, descending aorta, or embolization; surgical intervention and delay of IAB therapy may also result. Firm has received 10 complaints, including 3 serious adverse events and 1 patient death.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

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UPCs

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Recall history

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