FDA Recall Open, Classified

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assist pump. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, US, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-US-L. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 6. Impella Controller, UK, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK-L.

Recall: Z-2568-2025 · Initiated August 20, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2568-2025
Event Number
97440
Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
FEI Number
1220648
Product Code
OZD
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 20, 2025
Posted
September 19, 2025
Address
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, 01923-2575

Description

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assist pump. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, US, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-US-L. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 6. Impella Controller, UK, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK-L.

Reason

Specific Automated Impella Controllers (AICs) that have a Pump Driver Circuit Assembly do not meet current specifications. This may lead to decreased pump performance or pump stop and trigger an Impella Failure or Impella Stopped Controller Failure alarm.

Action

Abiomed notified consignees via letter on about 08/20/2025. Consignees were instructed to quarantine and cease use of all affected units, contact Abiomed Field Service team to initiate the remediation process, complete and return the business reply form with the assistance of your Abiomed Representative, forward the recall notification to any applicable personnel and notify customers if affected units were further distributed or transferred. Abiomed also posted a version of the recall notification letter on their website.

Distribution

US distribution to AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, MA, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX. International distribution to Canada, Germany, Great Britian, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.

Quantity

71 units