FDA recall Z-2408-2020

Product

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT 2, Product Code IAP-0400

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.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2020-05-20

Report date

2020-07-08

Termination date

2023-01-07

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Reading, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2408-2020