CLASS I Device recall · Reported 16 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
UltraFlex IAB recalled by Arrow International, Inc.
Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical is recalling UltraFlex IAB: 7, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1059-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73266
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical, Everett, MA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 10 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 16 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
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).
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.
Which lots are affected?
Batch: 18F13M0016 18F14A0017 18F14A0018 18F14A0022 18F14A0046 18F14E0054 18F14E0070 18F14G0038 18F14G0078 18F14H0007 18F14J0007 18F14J0025 18F14K0016 18F15A0035 18F15B0006 18F15B0014 18F15C0019 18F15E0028 18F15F0016 18F15G0007 18F15H0009 18F15H0035
Where was it sold?
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).
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
8 other products · FDA event 73266This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Percutaneous Insertion Tray recalled by Arrow International, Inc..
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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