Abiomed, Inc. 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 an Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

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.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On December 27, 2023, the firm notified affected customers via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters. Customers were informed of the IFU update, which included a New Warning: "To reduce the possibility of fibers being drawn into the Impella, customers should avoid exposing the inlet and cannula section of the Impella Heart Pumps to any surfaces or fluid baths where the device can come into contact with loose or floating fibers." The IFU udpate also includes updates to Potential Adverse Events and Warnings to add potential of cardiac or vascular injury. That part of the recall is classified and tracked under RES 93749. Customers should review the IFU updates and send their response form to the recalling firm. Please forward the recall notice to all impacted parties at your facility as well as any facilities to whom subject product has been forwarded. Post a copy of the notice in a visible area for awareness. Customers with questions may contact recallcoordinators@abiomed.com.