MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ULTRA 8 IAB: 8FR 40CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number	IAB-05840-U
Medical Device Problem Code	Pressure Problem (3012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that " persistent high pressure and possible helium loss alarm 3.Alarm history on iabp #3 showed 2-3 high pressure and possible helium loss 3 alarms per minute.This was the third pump, [per user] the alarmswere the same on the other two pumps for ~2 hours prior.Due to the iab remainingmostly dormant for those 2 hours and the inability to pump the iab, recommendation for removal made.The intensivist came to the bedside".Additional information states that the iab was planned to be removed, however there was no follow up informaiton provided by the customer on patient condition and the outcome of the removal.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that " persistent high pressure and possible helium loss alarm 3.Alarm history on iabp #3 showed 2-3 high pressure and possible helium loss 3 alarms per minute.This was the third pump, [per user] the alarmswere the same on the other two pumps for ~2 hours prior.Due to the iab remainingmostly dormant for those 2 hours and the inability to pump the iab, recommendation for removal made.The intensivist came to the bedside".Additional information states that the iab was planned to be removed, however there was no follow up informaiton provided by the customer on patient condition and the outcome of the removal.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The reported complaint for "persistent high pressure and possible helium loss alarm 3" 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.

• Brand Name: ARROW ULTRA 8 IAB: 8FR 40CC
• 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: 23646247
• Report Number: 3010532612-2025-01178
• Device Sequence Number: 21322640
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902010759
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902010759(11)241223(17)261130(10)18F24M0160(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K000729
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/30/2025

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 Catalogue Number: IAB-05840-U
• Device Lot Number: 18F24M0160
• 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: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2024
• 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
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG