510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class I · 2024Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arrow International, Inc. · DSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control
Cleared on Apr 9, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K190117 (Arrow International, Inc., 2019) and 1 other predicate after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1989. 5 of the 9 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. It has been recalled once, including a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Apr 9, 2020
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DSP
- Recalls
- 1 (1 Class I)
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K892799 (1989). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 5 of the 9 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 4 generations backK892799 8 FR Percutan Double Lumen Intra-Aortic BalloonKontron Instruments, Inc. · 1989
- 3 generations backK963920 8 FR.-30CC Narrowflex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter,Arrow Intl., Inc. · 1997
- 2 generations backK021462 Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (Iab) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor…Arrow Intl., Inc. · 2002 · Recalled (Class I)
- 1 generation backK190117 Fiberoptix IABArrow International, Inc. · 2019
- This deviceK200634 Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter KitArrow International, Inc. · 2020
Class I recalls in this family
- K021462 Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (Iab) Catheter with a…direct predicate · 2002
- K000729 Arrow Ultra 8 Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters…2 generations back · 2000
- K993966 8FR. Narrowflex Universal Intra-Aortic Balloon…2 generations back · 2000
- K981660 Bard 8 Fr., 40cc. & 7Fr., 30cc Intra-Aortic…2 generations back · 1998
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K892799 | 8 FR Percutan Double Lumen Intra-Aortic Balloon | Kontron Instruments, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −3 | K963920 | 8 FR.-30CC Narrowflex Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter, | Arrow Intl., Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K021462 | Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (Iab) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a… | Arrow Intl., Inc. | 2002 | Class I |
| −1 | K190117 | Fiberoptix IAB | Arrow International, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K200634 | Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit | Arrow International, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
5 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new DSP device
- #1 K250542 AC3™ Range™ Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumpscore 11.2 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K190117 | Fiberoptix IABSummary page 4…Description: Intra-aortic balloon & control system Regulatory Class: Class II Legally Marketed • K190117 Arrow FiberOptix IAB (Arrow International, Inc. – Cleared June 13, Predicate Device 2019)- Primary Predicate D… | 2019 |
| * | K021462 | Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (Iab) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement…Summary page 5…The subject FiberOptix® IAB Catheter is substantially equivalent to the Equivalence specified predicate device, FiberOptix® IAB Catheter (K021462 and K190117) Conclusion based on a comparison of the device functionality, materials, technological… | 2002 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Class I | Z-1878-2024 | Nonconforming Material/Component | 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… |
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K021462Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (Iab) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System, Models…Arrow Intl., Inc. · 2002 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K000729Arrow Ultra 8 Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters (Iabs) 8FR 30CC and 40CC UniversalArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 17 Class I recalls
- K9939668FR. Narrowflex Universal Intra-Aortic Balloon CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981660Bard 8 Fr., 40cc. & 7Fr., 30cc Intra-Aortic Balloon CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1998 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 31 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.7 years on median.
- 4 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class; 4 have a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All DSP devicesDSP System, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DSP
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DSP
140in 2019
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DSP
4in 2025
Class I (47 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DSP
7,422in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DSP, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | — | 3 | 461 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 617 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 14 | 656 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 8 | 1,019 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 590 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 3 | 490 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 495 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 1 | 1,738 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 404 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 9 (9) | 419 |
| 2017 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 2,164 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 2 (2) | 3,331 |
| 2019 | 3 | 140 | 3 | 3,552 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 3,393 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 5 (3) | 4,345 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 33 (33) | 5,113 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 6,980 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 1 | 7,317 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 4 | 7,422 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The FIBEROPTIX IAB Catheter with the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump as a control system is clinically indicated for use in
any of the following conditions:
1. Acute Coronary Syndrome
2. Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Surgery
3. Complications of Heart Failure
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K200634 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K200634: Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K200634
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026