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Arrow Ultra 8 Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters (Iabs) 8Fr 30cc and 40cc Universal

by Arrow Intl., Inc.

510(k) K000729

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

2 ongoing

This device is named in the recall

Documents

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Registry data, not yet checked by deviCERTS. Source FDA 510(k), synced 10 Oct 2026. What this means

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 10 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Special NumberK000729 Date19 May 2000ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

27 recalls · 2 ongoing · FDA

  • 2 recalls, same reason

    • Ongoing Z-1879-2024 FDA Class I initiated 29 Apr 2024
    • Ongoing Z-1880-2024 FDA Class I initiated 29 Apr 2024

    Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest as: -failure of the intra-aortic balloon to completely inflate over its full length -damaged or broken central lumen in the segment contained within the balloon -helium loss or blood in the helium pathway.

  • 5 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-1059-2016 FDA Class I initiated 10 Feb 2016
    • Terminated Z-1062-2016 FDA Class I initiated 10 Feb 2016
    • Terminated Z-1060-2016 FDA Class I initiated 10 Feb 2016
    • Terminated Z-1058-2016 FDA Class I initiated 10 Feb 2016
    • Terminated Z-1056-2016 FDA Class I initiated 10 Feb 2016

    The sheath body may become separated from the sheath hub. If the separation occurs, there is a potential for bleeding from the device.

  • 2 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-1064-2013 FDA Class II initiated 27 Nov 2012
    • Terminated Z-1065-2013 FDA Class II initiated 27 Nov 2012

    Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal and replacement of the catheter.

  • 5 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-0792-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Oct 2010
    • Terminated Z-0969-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Oct 2010
    • Terminated Z-0790-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Oct 2010
    • Terminated Z-0793-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Oct 2010
    • Terminated Z-0791-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Oct 2010

    SuperArrow Flex IAB catheter becomes stuck in the sheath, unable to move the IAB catheter forward or backward, causing a delay in therapy, bleeding or arterial injury.

  • 13 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-1215-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1222-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1221-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1220-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1214-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1213-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1211-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1217-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1219-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1218-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1216-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1210-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009
    • Terminated Z-1212-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Feb 2009

    A fault in the connector of the pump tubing assembly may result in the volume setting on the pump defaulting to 2.5 ccs or 5 ccs (depending on IABP model) rather than the appropriate 30, 40, or 50 cc volume.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
DSP
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 870.3535
Advisory Committee
Cardiovascular
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

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