Abiomed, Inc. BVS 5000t Bi-Ventricular Support System Transport/Backup Console Catalog Number: 0050-000 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BVS 5000t Bi-Ventricular Support System Transport/Backup Console Catalog Number: 0050-000
Brand
Abiomed, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial Numbers: 3042, 3045-3047, 3049-3080.
Products Sold
Serial Numbers: 3042, 3045-3047, 3049-3080.
Abiomed, Inc. is recalling BVS 5000t Bi-Ventricular Support System Transport/Backup Console Catalog Number: 0050-000 due to Bi-Ventricular support system may switch to battery when primary voltage (AC) is available. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Bi-Ventricular support system may switch to battery when primary voltage (AC) is available
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Abiomed notified customers by letter on 8/19/03 advising users of the problem and requesting that the unit not be used until a field service representative corrected the device.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026