Ultra IABP Catheter Kit (Insightra Medical) – FDA Review Concern (2025)
Incorrect device compatibility claims may pose potential patient safety risks.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Brand Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Product Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Model/Catalog Number: IMU7F-40, IMU7F-35, IMU7F-30, IMU7F-25, and IMU7F-20 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Insightra Ultra IABP Catheter Kit is a 7 French catheter available with either a 40, 35, 30, 25, or 20 cc balloon. The catheter has two lumens and is designed to provide counterpulsation cardiac assist therapy. The outer lumen is a channel for helium used to inflate and deflate the balloo
Brand
Insightra Medical Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot code: All lots / UDI: IMU7F-40: 00850012832546, IMU7F-35: 00850012832515, IMU7F-30: 00850012832485, IMU7F-25: None, IMU7F-20: None
Products Sold
Lot code: All lots / UDI: IMU7F-40: 00850012832546; IMU7F-35: 00850012832515; IMU7F-30: 00850012832485; IMU7F-25: None; IMU7F-20: None
Insightra Medical Inc is recalling Brand Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Product Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Model/Catalog Number: IM due to Device contains indications for use and device compatibility claims that have not be reviewed and approved for safety and effectiveness by the FDA. In. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device contains indications for use and device compatibility claims that have not be reviewed and approved for safety and effectiveness by the FDA. Instructions for use are not consistent with product training.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On June 19, 2025, Insightra Medical issued a recall notification to affected consignees via postal mail and email. On August 4, 2025, Insightra Medical issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification update via E-Mail to provide additional information concerning the labeling. Insightra ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Inform consignees to discard any previously printed versions of the IFU. 2.Review your firm s procedures and processes to ensure that they are up to date with the updated IFU. 3.If your firm has further distributed the devices to other facilities, please provide that facility with a copy of the notification. 4.Ensure that all clinicians and users are informed of the IFU updates. 5.Access the latest IFU via the QR code located inside the product box lid or via web address: https://tn-mi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/D02-0043-Ultra-IAB-IFU-2019.pdf 6.Retain the letter with your product documentation. 7.Please email the acknowledgement form to us at supriya@insightra.com. 8. Report any device concerns to Insightra. Please note that adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026