Z-1059-2016Class I

UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc

Name: Z-1059-2016 UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc
Creator: Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.
Published: 2016-02-10
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2016-02-10 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc. began a recall of UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-06830-U The Arrow IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whereby balloon... on 2016-02-10. FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1059-2016
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-02-10
Posted: 2016-03-11
Terminated: 2021-05-12
Recalling firm: Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product: UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-06830-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 code: DSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control
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.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: The firm, Teleflex Arrow International, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated 2/11/2016 via FedEx to its Customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed of the reason for recall and were instructed to take the following actions: 1. If you have any products referenced in the attached enclosure, immediately discontinue use and quarantine those products appropriately. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email it to [email protected]. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email it to [email protected]. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Quantity in commerce: 13,405 US and 33,735 OUS in total
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea (Republic of [South] Korea), Myanmar, Mexico, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uruguay, Viet Nam, and South Africa (Zuid Afrika).
Product codes and lots: Batch: 18F13M0016 18F14A0017 18F14A0018 18F14A0022 18F14A0046 18F14E0054 18F14E0070 18F14G0038 18F14G0078 18F14H0007 18F14J0007 18F14J0025 18F14K0016 18F15A0035 18F15B0006 18F15B0014 18F15C0019 18F15E0028 18F15F0016 18F15G0007 18F15H0009 18F15H0035

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1059-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1055-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1056-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1057-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1058-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1059-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1060-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1061-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1062-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10
Z-1063-2016	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-03-16	2016-03-10

Product code DSP

K000729Class IIArrow Ultra 8 Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters (Iabs) 8Fr 30Cc and 40Cc UniversalArrow Intl., Inc. / cleared 2000-05-19

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