Becker's Hospital Review

Getinge recalls intra-aortic balloon pumps over fluid leaks

Getinge is recalling 4,338 intra-aortic balloon pumps after discovering fluid leaks that can lead to unexpected shutdowns or the inability to initiate therapy, the FDA said Dec. 16. The agency has ...
FierceBiotech

Amid CE mark suspension, Getinge cardiac balloon pumps hit with 2nd Class I recall this year

Just a week after Getinge temporarily lost CE mark clearance in Europe for its Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pumps, the FDA has handed down a Class I recall rating to the devices—the second such ...
Healio

FDA designates recall of two intra-aortic balloon pumps as class 1

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The FDA has designated Arrow International’s recall of ...
Medscape

The Intra-aortic Balloon Pump in High-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

IABP systems are typically inserted within the multidisciplinary environment that is the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The specific role of the physiologist during IABP insertion is to ensure ...
EurekAlert!

Commonly used intra-aortic balloon pump may have broader potential for heart patients

Augusta, Ga. – The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say. One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping ...