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FDA Device recall Z-2832-2016

The Bigger-Better-Bladder, TM 2 With 3/8"ID tubing, 72" long tubing, ITEM BBB38-72 A device that isolates pressure tranducers from blood co…

On 2016-09-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The Bigger-Better-Bladder, TM 2 With 3/8"ID tubing, 72" long tubing, ITEM BBB38-72 A device that isolates pressure tranducers from blood co… by Circulatory Technology, citing the seal between the balloon and the housing may leak.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2832-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-07-01
Published2016-09-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyCirculatory Technology
DistributionLA, MI, NY, OH, OR, TX

Product

The Bigger-Better-Bladder, TM 2 With 3/8"ID tubing, 72" long tubing, ITEM BBB38-72 A device that isolates pressure tranducers from blood contact when measurements of blood pressure in extracorporeal circuits are made during short and long term procedures. The pressure signal can be used to control pump speed. It is also used as an inline reservoir to provide compliance in the circuit during short and long term procedures. Measures pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in the venous line between the patient and the pump.

Reason

The seal between the balloon and the housing may leak.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # 014648 USE BY: 09/01/2018

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-2832-2016%22

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