Severity
Low
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 10, 2014
During label reconciliation a duplicate serial number label was detected to be printed for the LINEAR 7.5 FR 40 cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter.
Datascope Corporation recalled LINEAR 7.5 FR. 40cc IAB Catheter Maquet Getinge Group - a low-severity action.
LINEAR 7.5 FR. 40cc IAB Catheter Maquet Getinge Group was recalled by Datascope Corporation in September 10, 2014. Reason: During label reconciliation a duplicate serial number label was detected to be printed for the LINEAR 7.5 FR …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2568-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Datascope Corporation issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-During label reconciliation a duplicate serial number label was detected to be printed for the LINEAR 7.5 FR ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2568-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2568-2014) was formally reported on September 10, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 11, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Datascope Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fairfield, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as one unit.
The documented reason for this recall is: During label reconciliation a duplicate serial number label was detected to be printed for the LINEAR 7.5 FR 40 cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to TX.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
one unit
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
LINEAR 7.5 FR. 40cc IAB Catheter Maquet Getinge Group
During label reconciliation a duplicate serial number label was detected to be printed for the LINEAR 7.5 FR 40 cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2568-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 11, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Datascope Corporation |
| Firm location | Fairfield, NJ |
| Affected scope | one unit |
| Distribution | US Distribution to TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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