Recall Z-2116-2023— 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 CP with SmartAssist intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Numbers 0048-0024, 0048-0045, 1000080. 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 CP with SmartAssist intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Numbers 0048-0024, 0048-0045, 1000080

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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