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Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 30cc recallZ-1056-2016 · Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc. · initiated Feb 10, 2016

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in March 2016

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1056-2016
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 10, 2016
Posted by the FDA
Mar 11, 2016
Recalling firm
Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.
Quantity
13,405 US and 33,735 OUS in total
Product code
DSP
FDA submissions
K000729
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).

Product description

Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-05830-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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Batch: 18F14A0031 18F14A0032 18F14A0033 18F14D0066 18F14E0018 18F14E0072 18F14F0067 18F14F0079 18F14G0045 18F14G0046 18F14G0081 18F14H0037 18F14J0023 18F14L0014 18F14M0033 18F15A0010 18F15B0015 18F15C0004 18F15C0023 18F15D0025 18F15D0052 18F15E0020 18F15F0002 18F15F0039 18F15G0005 18F15G0015 18F15H0006 18F15H0037 18F15H0051 18F15J0026 18F15L0007 18S14G0046

Other devices under the same FDA submission

13 devices cleared under K000729 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 73266).

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