Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Dolphin Inflation Device Recalled by Vascular Solutions, Inc. Due to The manufacturer of the DOLPHIN inflation device, Perouse...

Date: April 12, 2017
Company: Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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 Vascular Solutions, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185NA. Rx only, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. DOLPHIN is a single-use, sterile inflation device used in cardiovascular procedures to pressurize (inflate) and depressurize (deflate) balloon catheters. The device itself consists of two components - the inflation device and large volume syringe (30 cc). The manually operation of the DOLPHIN is achieved by the manipulation of a large handle to drive a piston housed within the body of the device. Careful and controlled inflation is achieved by rotating the handle clockwise. During inflation a unique cam locking mechanism maintains pressure even if the user lets go of the device. Instantaneous deflation, regardless of balloon size, is made possible by the release of the dual locks located on device as well as a large, 30 cc syringe that is sold with each Dolphin Inflation Device. All the while during inflation or deflation pressure is displayed and can be monitored on a large analog gauge mounted on top of the device.

Quantity: 4,110

Why Was This Recalled?

The manufacturer of the DOLPHIN inflation device, Perouse Medical, has initiated a recall of the device due to a potential defect in the sterile barrier. Use of affected product could pose a risk of microbial contamination, leading to infection.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 11 states: CA, HI, LA, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, WA

Affected (11 states)Not affected

About Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Vascular Solutions, Inc. has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report