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 work of the left ventricle.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch:18F13M0017 18F13M0019 18F13M0021 18F14A0012 18F14A0013 18F14A0015 18F14A0016 18F14A0044 18F14A0047 18F14B0042 18F14B0043 18F14D0068 18F14E0005 18F14E0007 18F14E0031 18F14E0053 18F14E0069 18F14F0030 18F14F0031 18F14F0066 18F14G0020 18F14G0039 18F14G0066 18F14H0003 18F14H0010 18F14H0023 18F14H0024 18F14H0056 18F14J0006 18F14J0016 18F14J0027 18F14J0051 18F15A0008 18F15A0015 18F15A0023 18F15B0003 18F15B0007 18F15B0021 18F15C0006 18F15C0011 18F15C0027 18F15D0010 18F15D0019 18F15D0045 18F15E0002 18F15E0012 18F15F0008 18F15F0028 18F15F0038 18F15F0041 18F15G0016 18F15G0027 18F15H0005 18F15H0020 18F15H0032 18F15H0041 18F15J0007 18F15J0010 18F15J0021 18F15J0029 18F15J0039 18F15J0056 18F15K0016 18F15K0032 18F15L0001 18F15L0010
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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 work of the left ventricle.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch:18F13M0017 18F13M0019 18F13M0021 18F14A0012 18F14A0013 18F14A0015 18F14A0016 18F14A0044 18F14A0047 18F14B0042 18F14B0043 18F14D0068 18F14E0005 18F14E0007 18F14E0031 18F14E0053 18F14E0069 18F14F0030 18F14F0031 18F14F0066 18F14G0020 18F14G0039 18F14G0066 18F14H0003 18F14H0010 18F14H0023 18F14H0024 18F14H0056 18F14J0006 18F14J0016 18F14J0027 18F14J0051 18F15A0008 18F15A0015 18F15A0023 18F15B0003 18F15B0007 18F15B0021 18F15C0006 18F15C0011 18F15C0027 18F15D0010 18F15D0019 18F15D0045 18F15E0002 18F15E0012 18F15F0008 18F15F0028 18F15F0038 18F15F0041 18F15G0016 18F15G0027 18F15H0005 18F15H0020 18F15H0032 18F15H0041 18F15J0007 18F15J0010 18F15J0021 18F15J0029 18F15J0039 18F15J0056 18F15K0016 18F15K0032 18F15L0001 18F15L0010

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1060-2016

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