Abiomed, Inc. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP; Product Code: 0048-0024-JP; Recall

Check Your Product

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

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update the IFU to include information on this potential device interaction.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On August 5, 2024 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION (NOTIFICATION) letters were sent to consignees. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY CUSTOMER/USER: " Product is NOT being removed from the field and does not need to be returned. " Review, complete all fields, sign, and return the attached business response form (BRF) (refer to Attachment 2) to Abiomed2860@SEDGWICK.COM. " Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the subject products). " If any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. " Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness of this field safety notice. " As with any medical device, adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product should be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program using the link below: https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program/reporting-serious-problems-fda At Abiomed, our priority is to our customers and their patients, and that includes the safe and effective use of our products. If you have questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact your local clinical field staff. Thank you for your cooperation.