Reported Mar 18, 2015 · Terminated

Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit Fiberoptix (IAB), 8 Fr 40 cc Model: IAB-05840-LWS

Arrow International Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Arrow International Inc · 2400 Bernville Rd · Reading, PA · 19605-9607

Is this the product you have?

  • Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit Fiberoptix (IAB), 8
  • Fr 40 cc ModelIAB-05840-LWS
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot NumberKF1111796 Exp
  • Date11/30/2013
Amount recalled
166 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Potential for a leak between the catheter and the bifurcate which would allow helium to escape to the atmosphere.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 16, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:49 PM UTC

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