Teleflex Medical Arrow AutoCAT 2 WAVE® IABP
Teleflex Medical · Model Arrow AutoCAT 2 WAVE® IABP
Speed-of-light AP signal transmission overcomes delays of fluid-filled systems. Reliably anticipates and determines AV closure - before it occurs. 98% timing accuracy within 12 milliseconds (ms) - even during severe arrhythmias. WAVE® Algorithm sets inflation point within the beat, even during arrhythmias. Increases time for coronary perfusion and decreases afterload. AutoPilot™ Mode consistently maintains triggering and timing - Proprietary Best Signal Scoring software brings automaticity to a new level of reliability.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Loss of augmentation / balloon-pressure or gas-loss alarm
HighSymptoms: Poor or no diastolic augmentation, abnormal balloon-pressure waveform, gas-loss / leak alarm.
Root cause: Balloon-catheter leak or kink, a loose connection, or low helium.
Trigger / timing fault
HighSymptoms: Pump not triggering or mistimed, inflation / deflation off the cardiac cycle.
Root cause: Poor ECG or arterial-pressure trigger (electrodes, cable, lead selection), or a timing issue.
Helium / pneumatic drive fault
MediumSymptoms: Autofill fails, cannot maintain balloon volume, drive alarm.
Root cause: Helium cylinder low, a solenoid / compressor fault, or a pneumatic leak.
Battery / display fault
MediumSymptoms: Short transport battery run time, unresponsive touchscreen.
Root cause: Aged battery packs or a display / control fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Helium cylinder
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Battery packs
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Safety chamber / disposable extension tubing
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Solenoid valve / drive components
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Touchscreen / control-panel assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helium cylinder | Frequent wear item | $ | Fairly easy |
| Battery packs | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Safety chamber / disposable extension tubing | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Solenoid valve / drive components | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Touchscreen / control-panel assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Loss of augmentation
- Study the theory-of-operation section - most faults are identifiable from the device's own indicators.
- Check the balloon-pressure waveform for a leak or kink pattern.
- Inspect every connection from the console to the catheter.
- Confirm the helium level and run an autofill.
- If a balloon leak is suspected, follow the protocol to stop pumping and notify the care team immediately.
Symptom: Trigger / timing problem
- Select the ECG lead with the best R wave or use arterial-pressure trigger.
- Re-prep skin and fit fresh ECG electrodes; check the cable.
- Adjust inflation / deflation timing to the arterial waveform.
- Confirm the assist ratio.
- Refer the console if triggering fails with good inputs.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The firm received reports indicating PTD tip separation during use.
- RECALL
Teleflex is initiating a voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports indicating that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges in the presence of moisture.
- RECALL
The safety cap attached to needles within the needle sets may become dislodged exposing the needle and potentially causing the needle to protrude through the packaging. If this issue is not detected, the immediate risk of exposure to the affected devices is needle stick injury to the clinician or health care professional. In addition, a puncture of the packaging may compromise the sterility of the needle.
- RECALL
Some of the individual unit packaging (pouches) may be missing the lot number an expiration date.
- RECALL
Sterility: Due to a potential incomplete seal on the outer sterile package.
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