The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0434-2023·Announced 2022-12-21

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Battery Run-Time Issue

ARROW INTERNATIONAL is recalling Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to a potential issue with short battery run-times. Affected devices distributed worldwide may have reduced battery endurance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at least 4 (Severe). No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material, so this does not escalate to Critical (5), but the Class I designation establishes the Severe (4) minimum.

Plain-English summary

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. is recalling the Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (model AC3 IABP NA/EMEA, REF IAP-0600), distributed worldwide. All lot and serial numbers are affected.

The recall addresses a potential issue with short battery run-times on the affected IABP devices. Intra-aortic balloon pumps are cardiac support devices used in acute care settings. Reduced battery endurance could compromise the device's continued operation during critical cardiac support.

This is an FDA Class I recall, indicating a serious hazard situation. The recall applies to all affected devices regardless of lot or serial number.

The recalled product

Product
Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, AC3 IABP NA/EMEA, REF IAP-0600 (IPN917287), cardiac pump
Manufacturer
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Hazard
  • short-battery-runtime

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • UDI/DI (01) 2 0801902 17208 6
  • (01) 2 0801902 17208 9
  • All Lot/Serial Numbers

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.