MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW REDIGUARD IAB: 7FR 30CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number	IAB-S730C
Medical Device Problem Code	Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "after the catheter inserted, the balloon can not inflate completely, change the new catheter".No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "after the catheter inserted, the balloon can not inflate completely, change the new catheter".No patient injury or consequence reported.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The serial number on the returned sample is (b)(6).Returned for investigation was a 30cc 7.0fr rediguard intra-aortic balloon catheter (iabc) with the original packaging box that matches the serial number of the returned sample.The sample was returned in a cardboard box and was loosely packed within the original packaging carton/ziploc bag.Upon return, the one-way valve was connected and tethered to the short driveline tubing.The bladder was fully unwrapped.Dried blood was noted on the exterior surfaces of the returned sample.No obvious blood was noted within the helium pathway.No visual damage or abnormalities were noted to the returned sam-ple.The bladder thickness was measured at six points with measurements ranging from 0.0064in-0.0068in and was within specification of process document.The one-way valve was tested and passed.A vacuum was pulled on the one-way valve, and it held for at least 1 minute according to quality system document.An attempt to aspirate and flush the catheter using a 60cc lab-inventory syringe was unable to be successfully completed due to a blocked/clotted central lumen.Immediate push back on the syringe plunger was experienced.The blockage, most likely dried blood, was unable to be cleared.The iabc was connected to an iabp with a lab in-ventory 30cc inflation driveline tubing.The iabc was inserted into the "t" tube and 75mmhg backpressure was applied.The iabc was pumped for a minimum of 20 minutes.There were no alarms triggered.The bladder inflated and deflated completely with each beat.The iabc was leak tested in accordance with testing methods from manufacturing procedure.No leaks were detect-ed.Full inflation was achieved.The device passed the leak test.A lab inventory 0.025in guidewire was back loaded through the iabc distal tip.The guidewire could not advance at approximately 63.7cm from the iabc distal tip, which is the location of the clotted central lumen.Blood was noted on the guidewire.The guidewire was front loaded through the iabc luer.The guidewire could not advance at approximately 16.3cm from the iabc luer, which is the location of the clot-ted central lumen.Blood was noted on the guidewire.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.The reported complaint that the "balloon cannot inflate completely " is not confirmed.The re-turned iabc bladder was fully intact with no abnormalities noted.During the investigation, the iabc fully inflated, and no leaks/alarms were noted.The returned device passed visual and func-tional test specifications.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.

• Brand Name: ARROW REDIGUARD IAB: 7FR 30CC
• 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: 24279453
• Report Number: 3010532612-2026-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 15544981
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902145649
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902145649(11)250603(17)270531(10)18F25E0160(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): 01/09/2026

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-S730C
• Device Lot Number: 18F25E0160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: N/A.; N/A.
• Patient Sex: Unknown