Recall Z-2112-2023— Abiomed, Inc.
Class I · Ongoing
Class I FDA medical device recall by Abiomed, Inc., initiated 2023-06-14. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Impella 5.0 intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Number 005062. Reason: There is a potential risk for unintentional interaction of the Impella motor housing with the distal stent of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) resulting in destruction of the impeller blades. This has resulted in low flow from the damaged Impella system. Systemic embolization of the fractured impeller material is a possibility..
- Recalling firm
- Abiomed, Inc.
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2023-06-14
- Firm location
- Danvers, MA, United States
Product description
Impella 5.0 intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Number 005062
Reason for recall
There is a potential risk for unintentional interaction of the Impella motor housing with the distal stent of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) resulting in destruction of the impeller blades. This has resulted in low flow from the damaged Impella system. Systemic embolization of the fractured impeller material is a possibility.
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