Medical Device Recall: Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit: a) REF IAB-05830-LWS; b) REF IAB-05840-LWS; c) REF IAB-05850-LWS
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. · April 29, 2024
Reason for Recall
Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest as: -failure of the intra-aortic balloon to completely inflate over its full length -damaged or broken central lumen in the segment contained within the balloon -helium loss or blood in the helium pathway.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, AU, BA, BE, BG, BN, CA, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, EC, ES, FR, GB, GP, GR, HU, HK, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KW, KZ, LB, LU, MA, MN, MK, MX, MY, NL, OM, PA, PF, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TR, TW, UZ, ZA, and UAE.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
7939 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1878-2024
Status: ongoing
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