Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
MEGA 8Fr. IAB Recalled by Datascope Corp. Due to During IAB catheter insertion, the introducer dilator may...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Datascope Corp. directly.
Affected Products
MEGA 8Fr. IAB, Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK D684-00-0296-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA D684-00-0296-02 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) D684-00-0296-03 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-09 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) D684-00-0296-10 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY D684-00-0296-01U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY D684-00-0296-02U MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) D684-00-0498-01 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) D684-00-0498-07 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) D684-00-0498-08 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB D884-00-0019-17
Quantity: 321,609 total kits
Why Was This Recalled?
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.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Datascope Corp.
Datascope Corp. has 66 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report