EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF BEARD MILLER COMPANY LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-71568) pertaining to the Arrow International, Inc. 401(k) Plan, of
the financial statements of the Arrow International, Inc. 401(k) Plan included
in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended August 31, 2001.




                                                     /s/BEARD MILLER COMPANY LLP





Reading, Pennsylvania
February 26, 2002