MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ULTRAFLEX IAB: 8FR 50CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number	IAB-06850-U
Medical Device Problem Code	Increase in Pressure (1491)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "experienced numerous high pressure alarms, and exchanged for another catheter".Additional information states that the second catheter was inserted into the same insertion site.No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn #(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The reported complaint for "numerous high-pressure alarms" is not able to be confirmed.The product was not returned for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.No further action required at this time.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "experienced numerous high pressure alarms, and exchanged for another catheter".Additional information states that the second catheter was inserted into the same insertion site.No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ARROW ULTRAFLEX IAB: 8FR 50CC
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: sachin sony ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 20215969
• Report Number: 3010532612-2024-00763
• Device Sequence Number: 20783960
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902144192
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902144192(11)231130(17)251031(10)18F23L0045(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-06850-U
• Device Lot Number: 18F23L0045
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: N/A.; N/A.
• Patient Sex: Unknown