ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2412-2020 ยท DSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control

Arrow International Inc

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE ITALIAN, Product Code IAP-0500I

DateJun 26, 2020 (initiated May 20, 2020)
StatusTerminated
ReasonA potential issue with a component within the above-referenced IABPs may impact the ability of the devices to operate. A Component within the IABP is susceptible to vibration failure resulting in fretting, charring, and discoloration of motor connector wires, which may result in pump alarms for System Error 3 and High Baseline presented on the screen of the IABP, and potential abrupt cessation of function or inability to start the IABP.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionUrgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 5/20/20 were sent to customers. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY FACILITIES (Immediate): Please immediately check your inventory of Arrow AutoCAT2 and Arrow AC3 Optimus IABPs, whether stored or in use, and determine if you have an IABP with a model number listed above. Please see Appendix 1 for product codes and serial numbers. If an IABP in the scope of this Medical Device Correction displays a System Error 3 or High Baseline alarm, now or at any point in the future until the Long-Term Corrective Action detailed below occurs, immediately
Quantity2123 total
DistributionWorldwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060309AUTOCAT INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP SERIES
Arrow Intl., Inc., Apr 6, 2006