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

Catalog Number	IAB-S840C
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "during the catheter insertion procedure, the guidewire was too soft and kinked.After spending a total of one hour, the catheter was successfully implanted".No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The reported complaint for "guidewire was too soft and kinked" 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 is 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 "during the catheter insertion procedure, the guidewire was too soft and kinked.After spending a total of one hour, the catheter was successfully implanted".No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ARROW REDIGUARD 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: 23991848
• Report Number: 3010532612-2026-00028
• Device Sequence Number: 10222844
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902145663
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902145663(11)250108(17)261231(10)18F25A0007(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981660
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/12/2025

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-S840C
• Device Lot Number: 18F25A0007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown