ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2417-2020 ยท DSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control

Arrow International Inc

Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/AJLA, Product Code IAP-0701

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

K162820AC3 Series IABP System
Arrow International, Inc., Mar 31, 2017