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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 1000211 (Impella 5.5 JP), 0550-0002 (Impella 5.5 Smart Assist), and 0550-0008 (Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, US)

Reported: May 24, 2023 Initiated: April 17, 2023 #Z-1590-2023

Product Description

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 1000211 (Impella 5.5 JP), 0550-0002 (Impella 5.5 Smart Assist), and 0550-0008 (Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, US)

Reason for Recall

The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint rate for purge leaks.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Units Affected
610 units
Distribution
US Nationwide. Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, France, Great Britain, Croatia, Serbia, Norway, Slovenia, Germany
Location
Danvers, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 1000211 (Impella 5.5 JP), 0550-0002 (Impella 5.5 Smart Assist), and 0550-0008 (Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, US). Recalled by Abiomed, Inc.. Units affected: 610 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint rate for purge leaks.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 24, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1590-2023.