UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-06830-U The Arrow IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whereby balloon inflation, during diastole and deflation, during systole increases blood supply to the heart muscle and decreases work of the left ventricle.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 11, 2016).
- Recall Initiated
- February 10, 2016
- Posted
- March 11, 2016
- Terminated
- May 12, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-1059-2016
- Quantity
- 13,405 US and 33,735 OUS in total
- Firm Location
- Everett, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea (Republic of [South] Korea), Myanmar, Mexico, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uruguay, Viet Nam, and South Africa (Zuid Afrika).
Lot / Code Info
Batch: 18F13M0016 18F14A0017 18F14A0018 18F14A0022 18F14A0046 18F14E0054 18F14E0070 18F14G0038 18F14G0078 18F14H0007 18F14J0007 18F14J0025 18F14K0016 18F15A0035 18F15B0006 18F15B0014 18F15C0019 18F15E0028 18F15F0016 18F15G0007 18F15H0009 18F15H0035
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
The firm, Teleflex Arrow International, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated 2/11/2016 via FedEx to its Customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed of the reason for recall and were instructed to take the following actions: 1. If you have any products referenced in the attached enclosure, immediately discontinue use and quarantine those products appropriately. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email it to recalls@teleflex.com. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email it to recalls@teleflex.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.