Datascope recalls Battery Charging Station model 0998-00-0802 due to a protruding screw that limits battery insertion and prevents proper charging. Affected units have specific serial numbers and were sold with Cardiosave IABP Lithium-Ion batteries.
The Battery Charging Station is an optional dual-bay charger used to charge the Cardiosave IABP Lithium- Ion batteries when they are not being used to operate the IABP. Getinge has identified that a protruding screw in the left battery bay limits full insertion of certain batteries and prevents proper charging. The right bay of the Battery Charging Station is not affected by this issue.
Datascope recalls a specific model of Battery Charging Station that has a protruding screw in one battery bay, which can prevent proper charging of certain Cardiosave IABP batteries. This issue affects only the left battery bay and does not impact the right bay. Users should check if their unit has the listed serial numbers to determine if it's affected.
The charger has a protruding screw in the left battery bay that prevents full insertion of certain batteries. This can lead to improper charging, which might cause battery damage or failure. The right battery bay is unaffected by this issue.
Users of the Cardiosave IABP system who own the recalled Battery Charging Station model 0998-00-0802 are affected. Patients using the Cardiosave IABP with this charger are at risk if the battery isn't charged properly.
Check for the model number 0998-00-0802 on the charger. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 200019347EAI and others. The charger is used with Cardiosave IABP Lithium-Ion batteries.
Compare your charger's serial number with the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
No, the issue only affects the left battery bay. The right battery bay is not affected.
Check if your charger has the model number 0998-00-0802 and one of the listed serial numbers, such as 200019347EAI.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no immediate fix is provided. Affected users should stop using the charger until they can get a replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Datascope to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1587-2026 — Datascope Datascope Hello, I own a Datascope that is covered by recall Z-1587-2026 from Datascope. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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