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Terminated

ARROW FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, 40 cc 7.5 Fr Product Code: IAB-05840-LWS The Arrow IAB is utilized for intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation 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

FDA Recall Z-1233-2015 · Posted 2015-03-02

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDSP
Date Initiated2015-02-05
Date Terminated2016-10-26
Product Quantity165 units

Reason for Recall

Outer package product label incorrectly identifies the product as FiberOptix Flex IAB 7.5Fr rather than the correct FiberOptix IAB 8Fr

Firm Action

Arrow International notified Users, Distributors, Risk Managers by letter dated February 5, 2015. The letter explains the labeling error and requests immediately discontinue use and quarantine product. Customers were instructed to complete the Recall Acknowledgement Form and return by fax to 1-855-419-8507 whether they have or do not have the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representataive or Customers Service at 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Belgium

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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