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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 12, 2024

Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-05840-U

Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly, could result in serious health consequences. The issue may manifest …

Recall #
Z-1880-2024
Affected scope
3138 units
Initiated
April 29, 2024
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Arrow International Inc. recalled Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-058… - a critical-severity action.

Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-058… was recalled by Arrow International Inc. in June 12, 2024. Reason: Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1880-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Arrow International Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Teleflex received reports indicating an infrequent condition that, when not identified and corrected promptly….

Critical
severity level
3K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
June 12, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1880-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1880-2024) was formally reported on June 12, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 29, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Arrow International Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Morrisville, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 3138 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 balloo… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, AU, BA, BE, BG, BN, CA, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, EC, ES, FR, GB, GP, GR, HU, HK, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KW, KZ, LB, LU, MA, MN, MK, MX, MY, NL, OM, PA, P…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

3138 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-05840-U

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1880-2024
Date reported June 12, 2024
Date initiated April 29, 2024
Recalling firm Arrow International Inc.
Firm location Morrisville, NC
Affected scope 3138 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, AU, BA, BE, BG, BN, CA, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, EC, ES, FR, GB, GP, GR, HU, HK, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KW, KZ, LB, LU, MA, MN, MK, MX, MY, NL, OM, PA, PF, PH, PL, PT, QA, R…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3138 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1880-2024) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arrow Ultra 8 IAB Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, a) REF IAB-05830-U; b) REF IAB-05840-U. Recalled by Arrow International Inc.. Units affected: 3138 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1880-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, AU, BA, BE, BG, BN, CA, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, EC, ES, FR, GB, GP, GR, HU, HK, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KW, KZ, LB, LU, MA, MN, MK, MX, MY, NL, OM, PA, PF, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TR, TW, UZ, ZA, and UAE..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1880-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported June 12, 2024. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.