Class I Recall Of Datascope Cardiac Assist Devices
Executive Summary
The US Food and Drug Administration has designated a recall of Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps from Datascope/Getinge as class I due to the potential for the pumps to shut down during use.
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