MUNICH, Germany—Although use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock appears safe, the technique does not improve ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Datascope/Getinge announced a recall of its intra-aortic balloon pumps due to risk for blood entering the pump ...

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 ...

Two deaths, one serious injury and more than 60 medical device reports have been linked to Maquet/Datascope’s intra-aortic balloon pumps in the past year, the FDA warned healthcare providers in a Nov.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA announced that Maquet Datascope Corp. has recalled a hybrid intra-aortic balloon pump due to a design ...

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 ensure adequate ...

Limerick, Pa.-based Teleflex announced it was awarded a new agreement from Novation for its complete line of Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters and Pumps. The agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2014, will ...

PARIS — Early implantation of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with decompensated heart failure (HF) and low output provided more effective treatment than inotropic agents in a small ...

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority said its acquisition of its first-ever intra-aortic balloon pump is a significant advancement that will transform cardiac care on the island. The state-of-the-art ...