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Device product

Arrow International FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit (IAB) 8 Fr 30 cc; Product Number: IAB-05830-LWS. The IAB is utilized for intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation therapy.

Z-1064-2013

November 27, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Arrow International Inc
Event
Event 64527
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
188 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1064-2013

Official wording

Reason: Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal and replacement of the catheter.

Code information: Lot Numbers: KF2073734 KS2083999 KF2083869 KF2083921

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey, and South Africa.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal and replacement of the catheter.