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
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Recalling FirmArrow International Inc
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
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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