Recall Z-0654-2024— Abiomed, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Abiomed, Inc., initiated 2023-11-07. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Abiomed KIT, 14 Fr Introducer, 13 & 25 cm, ABMD Part of Pump Set (0048-0024, 0048-0032)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3056. Reason: 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.

Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-11-07
Firm location
Danvers, MA, United States

Product description

Abiomed KIT, 14 Fr Introducer, 13 & 25 cm, ABMD Part of Pump Set (0048-0024, 0048-0032)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3056

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

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