FDA Device recall Z-2180-2017
Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185NA. Rx only, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-06-07
On 2017-06-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185NA. Rx only, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide by Vascular Solutions, citing the manufacturer of the DOLPHIN inflation device, Perouse Medical, has initiated a recall of the device due to a potential defect in the sterile barrier. Use of affected product c….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2180-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-04-12 |
| Published | 2017-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Vascular Solutions |
| Distribution | CA, HI, LA, NV, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, WA |
Product
Dolphin Inflation Device, REF 0185NA. Rx only, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. DOLPHIN is a single-use, sterile inflation device used in cardiovascular procedures to pressurize (inflate) and depressurize (deflate) balloon catheters. The device itself consists of two components - the inflation device and large volume syringe (30 cc). The manually operation of the DOLPHIN is achieved by the manipulation of a large handle to drive a piston housed within the body of the device. Careful and controlled inflation is achieved by rotating the handle clockwise. During inflation a unique cam locking mechanism maintains pressure even if the user lets go of the device. Instantaneous deflation, regardless of balloon size, is made possible by the release of the dual locks located on device as well as a large, 30 cc syringe that is sold with each Dolphin Inflation Device. All the while during inflation or deflation pressure is displayed and can be monitored on a large analog gauge mounted on top of the device.
Reason
The manufacturer of the DOLPHIN inflation device, Perouse Medical, has initiated a recall of the device due to a potential defect in the sterile barrier. Use of affected product could pose a risk of microbial contamination, leading to infection.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: 15075668, 15075924, 15115426, 15125175, 16025324, 16035493, 16055261. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2180-2017%22
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