Arrow UltraFlex IAB Recall for Potential Sheath Separation and Bleeding Risk
Arrow International is recalling UltraFlex IAB devices because the sheath body may separate from the hub, creating a potential for bleeding.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential bleeding) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc., is recalling the UltraFlex IAB (7.5Fr 40cc, Product Code: IAB-06840-U). This medical device is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, where balloon inflation during diastole and deflation during systole increases blood supply to the heart muscle and decreases the work of the left ventricle.
The recall is being conducted because the sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If this separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.
The recall affects 13,405 units in the US and 33,735 units outside the US, with worldwide distribution including the US (Nationwide) and numerous international countries. Specific batch codes are listed in the agency's structured data. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-06840-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 wor
- Category
- Medical Device — Cardiovascular
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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