Arrow UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-06830-U; b) REF IAB-06840-U; c) ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1879-2024 — Class I — April 29, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1879-2024 |
| Classification | Class I — Serious risk |
| Date Initiated | April 29, 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. |
| Location | Morrisville, NC |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 44,807 units |
Product Description
Arrow UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-06830-U; b) REF IAB-06840-U; c) REF IAB-06850-U
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 Pattern
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.
Lot / Code Information
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(01)10801902172904(17)250831(10)18F23H0033, (01)10801902172904(17)250831(10)18F23J0019, (01)10801902172904(17)250831(10)18F23J0041, (01)10801902172904(17)250831(10)18F23J0050, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0017, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0018, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0019, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0027, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0040, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0045, (01)10801902172904(17)250930(10)18F23K0057, (01)10801902172904(17)251031(10)18F23K0060, (01)10801902172904(17)251031(10)18F23L0006, (01)10801902172904(17)251031(10)18F23L0029, (01)10801902172904(17)251031(10)18F23L0030, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0019, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0020, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0037, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0039, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0040, (01)10801902172904(17)251130(10)18F23M0041, (01)10801902172904(17)251231(10)18F23M0064, 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(01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24B0067, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24B0070, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24B0071, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0006, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0007, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0028, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0029, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0030, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0038, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0092, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0120, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0121, (01)10801902172904(17)260228(10)18F24C0141; c) REF IAB-06850-U, UDI: (01)10801902144192(17)240831(10)18F22J0020(13)220916, (01)10801902144192(17)240831(10)18F22J0038(13)220928, (01)10801902144192(17)240831(10)18F22J0043(13)220930, (01)10801902144192(17)240930(10)18F22K0001(13)221003, (01)10801902144192(17)240930(10)18F22K0003(13)221004, (01)10801902144192(17)240930(10)18F22K0006(13)221006, (01)10801902144192(17)240930(10)18F22K0011(13)221007, 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