The US Food and Drug Administration released information about two cardiac device recalls on 17 August, including the classification of an ongoing recall of Datascope Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) as well as a new recall of the labeling for Abiomed’s Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist.
Both recalls have been designated as class I, the FDA’s highest-risk level.






