Datascope Corp. MEGA 7.5Fr.IAB , Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0295-01 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) D684-00-0295-02 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) Recall
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MEGA 7.5Fr.IAB , Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation therapy in the aorta Product Description Part Number MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES D684-00-0295-01 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) D684-00-0295-02 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK)
Brand
Datascope Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
US ONLY 10605767109596 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES APA, US ONLY 10607567109572 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES APA, US ONLY 10607567109589 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 7.5 Fr. 30/40 cc IABs 10607567108025
Products Sold
Product Description UDI MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567107974 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) 10607567107981 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109404 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567109039 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES AND APA (CHINA) 10607567109046 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK - INDIA 10607567111339 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK (APA) - INDIA 10607567111346 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113241 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (TURKEY) 10607567113258 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10605767109596 MEGA 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES APA, US ONLY 10605767109602 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES 10607567107950 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) 10607567107967 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109398 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567109015 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES AND APA (CHINA) 10607567109022 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK - INDIA 10607567111315 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES W/O STATLOCK (APA) INDIA 10607567111322 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113227 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (TURKEY) 10607567113234 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109572 MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES APA, US ONLY 10607567109589 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 7.5 Fr. 30/40 cc IABs 10607567108025
Datascope Corp. is recalling MEGA 7.5Fr.IAB , Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter and Accessories, used to provide counter pulsation th due to During IAB catheter insertion, the introducer dilator may fracture at the hub, leaving the body of the introducer dilator housed within the sheath. R. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm notified customers on June 23, 2023 via letter. Customers were made aware of the potential for the device to break during use and the risk of using the device. Customers were given alternate solutions to continue using the IAB Catheter with alternative sheath/dilator combinations. Customers may also return their affected product for a credit. The firm will continue to ship product to customers who choose to continue receiving it. However, product currently being shipped is potentially affected by the same issue. Datascope/Getinge has identified the issue with the introducer dilator and is working with the supplier towards a resolution. If you have any questions, please contact your Datascope/Getinge representative or call Datascope/Getinge Customer Service at 1-888-943-8872, options 2, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026