Recall Z-2417-2020— Arrow International Inc

Class I · Terminated

Class I FDA medical device recall by Arrow International Inc, initiated 2020-05-20, terminated 2023-01-07. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K162820. Product: Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/AJLA, Product Code IAP-0701. Reason: A 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..

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2020-05-20
Terminated
2023-01-07
Firm location
Reading, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

A 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.

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