PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046

Reported: January 17, 2024 Initiated: November 7, 2023 #Z-0652-2024

Product Description

Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046

Reason for Recall

Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis

Details

Recalling Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Units Affected
2551 units within set
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Country AT AU BE BR CA CA CH CZ DE DK ES FR FR HK IN IT MX MY NL NO PA SG TW UK
Location
Danvers, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile Part of Pump Set (0048-0040, 0048-0045, 1000080)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3046. Recalled by Abiomed, Inc.. Units affected: 2551 units within set.
Why was this product recalled?
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 17, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0652-2024.