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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Completed

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

Reported: August 20, 2025 Initiated: July 19, 2025 #Z-2298-2025

Product Description

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 balloon. The inner lumen is used for a guidewire and blood pressure measurement. It is packaged as a convenience kit with accessories (one-way valve, 50 cc syringe, guide wires, introducer needle, dilator, pressure tubing, Datascope & Arrow adaptors). The balloon inflation and deflation cycle is synchronized (using a commercially available control console) with the ECG or arterial pressure to provide counterpulsation synchronized with the heartbeat. It is intended to increase coronary perfusion, decrease the workload of the left ventricle and allow healing of the myocardium Component: No

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Insightra Medical Inc
Units Affected
24227 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, MO, FL, MI and the countries of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates.
Location
Clarksville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 balloon. The inner lumen is used for a guidewire and blood pressure measurement. It is packaged as a convenience kit with accessories (one-way valve, 50 cc syringe, guide wires, introducer needle, dilator, pressure tubing, Datascope & Arrow adaptors). The balloon inflation and deflation cycle is synchronized (using a commercially available control console) with the ECG or arterial pressure to provide counterpulsation synchronized with the heartbeat. It is intended to increase coronary perfusion, decrease the workload of the left ventricle and allow healing of the myocardium Component: No. Recalled by Insightra Medical Inc. Units affected: 24227 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 20, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2298-2025.