PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BEQ-TOP 27610 ECC PACK 3/8, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701065622

Reported: May 16, 2018 Initiated: October 19, 2017 #Z-1721-2018

Product Description

BEQ-TOP 27610 ECC PACK 3/8, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701065622

Reason for Recall

The Better Bladder device provided as part of some custom tubing kits has been recalled by its manufacturer. Seal separation from the housing may allow air to enter the housing and collapse the balloon. This may increase resistance to flow in the venous line and cause a drop in ECMO circuit blood flow.

Details

Recalling Firm
Datascope Corporation
Units Affected
9
Distribution
Distributed to accounts in AL, AR, CA, DC, FL, IL, LA, MO, NC, PA, SC, TX, and WA.
Location
Fairfield, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BEQ-TOP 27610 ECC PACK 3/8, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701065622. Recalled by Datascope Corporation. Units affected: 9.
Why was this product recalled?
The Better Bladder device provided as part of some custom tubing kits has been recalled by its manufacturer. Seal separation from the housing may allow air to enter the housing and collapse the balloon. This may increase resistance to flow in the venous line and cause a drop in ECMO circuit blood flow.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 16, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1721-2018.