Recall Z-1232-2023

Reason for recall

Firm has received reports of damaged, worn, or torn O-rings on the Cardiosave Pump Console quick disconnect fitting, which results in helium tank leaks. If the helium supply is depleted, therapy will be interrupted.

FDA-determined cause: Equipment maintenance

Action taken

Firm notified customers on February 7, 2023, in an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter which discussed four issues in total - this issue was Issue #4. Customers were instructed to contact their Datascope/Getinge service representative if they observe any visual damage to the O-ring installed as part of the quick disconnect fitting. Datascope/Getinge is currently updating the annual Preventive Maintenance instruction to include replacement of the quick disconnect fitting O-ring. If you have any questions, please contact your Datascope/Getinge representative or call the Datascope/Getinge Technical Support at 1-888-943-8872, options 4, 2, 1, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). On 11/04/2025 the recall was expanded, and consignees were notified via letter. The notification was for awareness to the update of Datascope s preventative maintenance in the IFU addendum, which was provided to consignees. The IFU Addendum contains an updated Schedule B Preventive Maintenance Schedule which calls for the Quick Disconnect Fitting O-Ring to be replaced and to lubricate the console release latch every 12 months or 2500 hours. The Service Manual has contained this update to Preventive Maintenance for the Helium O-Ring since June 2023. Consignees were instructed to review the IFU Addendum and local Preventive Maintenance Schedule and update their Preventive Maintenance schedule accordingly.