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About 16,000 Getinge Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps have been recalled due to risks of the balloon breaking, power failures and circuit board communication failures.
Abbott is recalling the Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath due to an increased risk for air emboli to be introduced into patients who have procedures with this device.
Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 Ballard Access catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk of delayed or prevented ventilation. One death and four injuries have been reported.