CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 13 Oct 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) recalled by Datascope

Datascope is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Sep 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lots
Quantity recalled5054 total (US); 5033 total (OUS)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0076-2022
FDA event ID
88651
Recalling firm
Datascope, Mahwah, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
8 Sep 2021
FDA classified
7 Oct 2021
Reported
13 Oct 2021
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

8 Sep 2021Recall initiated by company
7 Oct 2021Classified by FDA+29 days
13 Oct 2021Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The Helium Indicator on the Cardiosave display may over represent the amount of helium in unit in the presence of Electromagnetic Interference.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) recalled?

Yes. Datascope recalled Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) on 8 Sep 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0076-2022.

Why was it recalled?

The Helium Indicator on the Cardiosave display may over represent the amount of helium in unit in the presence of Electromagnetic Interference.

Which lots are affected?

All lots

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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