Recall Z-3149-2026— Abiomed, Inc.

Class I · Ongoing

Class I FDA medical device recall by Abiomed, Inc., initiated 2026-08-12. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Impella Optical Controller with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 2. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 3. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0010-IN. 4. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 5. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0010-US.. Reason: The potential for purge cassette recognition issues due to the failure of the purge flag component of the purge pressure sensor assembly..

Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2026-08-12
Firm location
Danvers, MA, United States

Product description

Impella Optical Controller with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 2. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 3. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0010-IN. 4. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 5. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0010-US.

Reason for recall

The potential for purge cassette recognition issues due to the failure of the purge flag component of the purge pressure sensor assembly.

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