Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)… recallZ-1146-2023 · Datascope Corp. · initiated Feb 7, 2023
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Datascope Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled
An unexpected shutdown of the IABP may occur due to a failure of the connection between the Coiled Cord cable and the Cable Assembly backplane to the Coiled Cord cable which provides the communication between the display head and base unit.
FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm
What the company is doing
The firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated 2/7/23 to customers. The customers were instructed to do the following actions: Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any Cardiosave Hybrid and/or Rescue IABPs. Prior to use of the Cardiosave IABP, inspect the coiled cable cord to ensure that there is no visible damage. Should you experience an unexpected shutdown of the Cardiosave IABP during therapy, or a present frozen or black screen, utilize another IABP to continue therapy. Until an alternative IABP is located you may attempt to restart the IABP. If the IABP remains non-operational, immediately remove from the patient care environment for further product evaluation. During Installation and Replacement of the Helium Tank per the Cardiosave Operating Instructions, please ensure care is taken not to damage the helium tank or the helium tank yoke while inserting and/or removing the helium tank. Follow the instructions for use when changing the helium tank. If user observes any visual damage to the O-ring installed as part of the quick disconnect fitting, contact your Datascope/Getinge service representative. If your device remains inoperable, please contact your service representative to identify the cause and take the necessary actions required. Complete and sign the attached MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION - RESPONSE FORM to acknowledge that you have received and understand this notification. Return the completed form to Datascope/Getinge by e-mailing a scanned copy to [email protected] or by faxing the form to 1-877-660-5841. If you have any questions, please contact your Datascope/Getinge representative or call Datascope/Getinge Technical Support at 1-888-943-8872, options 4, 2, 1, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). Type of Action by the Company: Datascope/Getinge has developed a hardware correction to address this issue. It is important to note that this i
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1146-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Feb 7, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Mar 9, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Datascope Corp.
- Quantity
- 4062 Total
- Product code
- DSP
- FDA submissions
- K112372
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBAIJAN, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, BRUNEI , BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GHANA, HONG KONG, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN, IRAQ, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, LIBYA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MACEDONIA, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MOROCCO, MYANMAR, NETHERLANDS, NIGERIA, NORWAY, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PALESTINE, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIA, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TURKEY, TURKMENISTAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM, AND YEMEN.
Product description
Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Containing Coiled Cord cable (part number 0012-00-1801, Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
All serial numbers. Model Number 0998-00-0800-75, UDI-DI 10607567112312; Model Number 0998-00-0800-83, UDI-DI 10607567108407; Model Number 0998-00-0800-85, UDI-DI 10607567113449
Devices named in this recall
3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- CARDIOSAVE RESCUE 0998-00-0800-83Datascope Corp. · System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control26 recalls167 reports
- CARDIOSAVE RESCUE, CHINESE 0998-00-0800-75Datascope Corp. · System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control21 recalls12 reports
- CARDIOSAVE RESCUE, 3.1 EDITION 0998-00-0800-85Datascope Corp. · System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control21 recalls1 report
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91602).
- Z-1145-2023 · Open, ClassifiedCardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Containing Coiled Cord cable (part number 0012-00-1801, Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-0…
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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