The FDA announced on Feb. 7, 2023, that Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to an unexpected shutdown hazard. Owners should contact the company for a remedy.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Datascope
- Product: Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
- Part number: 0012-00-1801
- Model Numbers: 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85
- Serial numbers: All serial numbers
- Units affected: 4,062
The hazard
An unexpected shutdown of the IABP may occur due to a failure of the connection between the Coiled Cord cable and the Cable Assembly backplane. This failure disrupts communication between the display head and base unit.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Datascope Corp. has issued 29 other recalls since June 17, 2019. Recent brand recalls include a Feb. 6, 2026, battery charging station recall for protruding screws and a Jan. 23, 2026, software update for safety specifications. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Jan. 9, 2026, Maquet Bubble Sensor recall for cable durability issues and a Dec. 4, 2025, Merit Medical Allwell Angioplasty Pack recall for handle detachment.