Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26090 |
| Brand Name: | Arrow International - Intra-aortic Balloon Pump |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Serial number - 190336F |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Teleflex Medical New Zealand OFFICE 011, 110 CARLTON GORE ROAD Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 027 476 4009 |
| Manufacturer: | Arrow International Inc |
| Issue: | A potential issue with a component ("Component") within the above-referenced IABPs may impact the ability of the devices to operate. A Component within the IABP is susceptible to vibration failure resulting in fretting, charring, and discoloration of motor connector wires, which may result in pump alarms for "System Error 3" and "High Baseline" presented on the screen of the IABP, and potential abrupt cessation of function or inability to start the IABP. The potential for this issue to occur is related to aging of the Component |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/6/2020 |
