Impella catheters - Intravascular micro axial blood pumps that support a patient's circulatory sy...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1074-2024 - Class II, December 27, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1074-2024 |
| Classification | Class II - Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | December 27, 2023 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Abiomed, Inc. |
| Location | Danvers, MA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 92515 |
Product Description
Impella catheters - Intravascular micro axial blood pumps that support a patient's circulatory system. (1) Product Code 005042 - Impella 2.5 (2) Product Code 005062 - Impella 5.0 (3) Product Code 005082- Impella LD (4) Product Code 004334 - Impella RP (5) Product Code 0046-0035 - Impella RP with SmartAssist (6) Product Code 1000323 - RP Flex with SmartAssist (7) Product Codes 0550-0008 and 1000100 - Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist (8) Product Code 0048-0032 - Impella CP (9) Product Codes 100080 and 0048-0045 - Impella CP with SmartAssist -- ***Added 2/20/24*** (10) 4413 and 004413 - Impella 2.5 Set (11) 5040 and 005040 - Impella 2.5 IMC Pump Set EU (12) 5060 and 005060 - Impella 5.0 IMC Pump Set EU (13) 5064 and 005064 - Impella 5.0 IMC Pump Set Canada (14) 1000115 - Impella CP Pump set, APAC (15) 1000211 - Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set, JP (16) 1000302 - Impella CP with SmartAssist APAC (17) 1000361 - Impella 5.5 Set AU (18) 1000402 - Impella CP Smart Assist Set (19) 0046-0011 - Impella RP Pump Set, EU (20) 0046-0026 - Impella 5.0 Pump Set ROW (21) 0046-0037 - Impella 5.0 Pump Set APAC (22) 0046-0039 - Impella RP Set APAC (23) 004690-AU - Impella 5.0 Pump Set AU (24) 0048-0002 - Impella CP Pump Set, EU (25) 0048-0002-BR - Impella CP Pump Set BR (26) 0048-0004 - Impella CP Pump Set, Canada (27) 0048-0014 - Impella Smart Assist Set, EU (28) 0048-0024-JP - Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP (29) 0048-0044 - Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada (30) 0048-0047- Impella CP Smart Assist Set APAC (31) 005048-JP - Impella 2.5 Pump Set, Japan (32) 005066-JP - Impella 5.0 Pump Set, Japan (33) 0550-0002 - Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, EU (34) 0550-0004 - Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA
Reason for Recall
New warnings are being added to the Instructions for Use for all affected products to reduce the possibility of fibers being drawn into the Impella, which may result in low flow of the device.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, DE, FR, IN, MX, TW, and VI.
Lot / Code Information
UDI-DI (1) 00813502011081 (2) 00813502011180 (3) 00813502011227 (4) 00813502011029 (5) 00813502011869 (6) 00813502012811 (7) 00813502011531 and 00813502012828 (8) 00813502011388 (9) 00813502012279 and 00813502011876 All products are affected by IFU Update ***Added 2/20/24*** (10) 813502010947 (11) 4260113630136 (12) 4260113630174 (13) 813502011197 (14) 813502010473 (15) 813502012453 (16) 813502012767 (17) 813502012927 (18) 813502012873 (19) 4260113630273 (20) 813502011821 (21) 813502011937 (22) 813502011951 (23) N/A (24) 4260113630242 (25) 813502011777 (26) 813502011265 (27) 4260113630280 (28) 813502011609 (29) 813502012200 (30) 813502011944 (31) 813502010046 (32) 813502010053 (33) 813502011630 (34) 813502010466
Other Recalls from Abiomed, Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2689-2026 | Class I | ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0014... | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Z-2685-2026 | Class I | ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 cm,... | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Z-2692-2026 | Class I | ABIOMED Insertion Kit, Pkgd, JP, Pump Set Code ... | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Z-2684-2026 | Class I | ABIOMED Introducer Kit 23 Fr, 11 cm, Pump Set C... | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Z-2683-2026 | Class I | ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 and... | Jun 11, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic, removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency, Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.