Arrow International Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2413-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE JAPANESE, Product Code IAP-0500J

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 20, 2020

Date Posted: July 8, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2413-2020

Event ID: 85684

Reason for Recall:

A potential issue with a 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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2123 total

Code Information:

Serial Number Ranges: AUTOCAT2 WAVE JAPANESE IAP-0500J 140866W through 140867W 150117W through 150118W 150120W 150201W 150305W 150307W through 150309W 150623W through 150624W 150713W through 150716W 151114W 151209W 151213W 151219W 160503W 160511W through 160515W 160517W 160635W through 160636W 160640W through 160641W 160731W through 160733W 171105W 171117W 171119W through 171120W 171201W 180120W 180301W

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated