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.
Reason for recall: 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. Distribution: Domestic distribution nationwide. International distribution worldwide. Quantity: 321,609 total kits Lot/code info: Product Description UDI MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK 10607567108001 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH STATLOCK & APA 10607567108018 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (W/O STATLOCK) 10607567109411 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (TURKEY) 10607567113265 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES WITH APA (TURKEY) 10607567113272 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, US ONLY 10607567109619 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES, (APA) US ONLY 10607567109626 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (CHINA) 10607567107301 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (INDIA) 10607567109756 MEGA 8Fr. 50cc IAB WITH ACCESSORIES (APA) (INDIA) 10607567109763 PACKAGED INSERTION KIT - MEGA 8 Fr. 50 cc IAB 10607567107493
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