Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-05840-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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch: 18F14B0044 18F14B0045 18F14E0060 18F14F0019 18F14G0067 18F14H0002 18F14J0026 18F15A0033 18F15B0009 18F15B0019 18F15C0012 18F15D0016 18F15D0037 18F15D0044 18F15F0001
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-05840-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 Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch: 18F14B0044 18F14B0045 18F14E0060 18F14F0019 18F14G0067 18F14H0002 18F14J0026 18F15A0033 18F15B0009 18F15B0019 18F15C0012 18F15D0016 18F15D0037 18F15D0044 18F15F0001

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1058-2016

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