Abiomed, Inc.

Abiomed, Inc.: 79 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Abiomed, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

79Reports
43Class I
74Ongoing
2026-07-22Most recent
43 Class I on this page

Class I means the FDA judged there was a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. Check the lot numbers against anything you hold.

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class I43
Class II36

By year reported

YearReports
20191
20221
202311
202433
20256
202627
Checking whether it affects you

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Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0003, containing BIOMED Impella Introducer, 14 Fr, 13 cm & 25 cm, P

Z-2682-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0003, containing BIOMED Impella Introducer, 14 Fr, 13 cm & 25 cm, Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
87,277 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 cm, Pump Set Code 0052-0038, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm

Z-2685-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 cm, Pump Set Code 0052-0038, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm, Long Taper, Introducer Product Code 0052-3052. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
1,540 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 and 25 cm, Pump Set Code 1000550, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer,

Z-2683-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 13 and 25 cm, Pump Set Code 1000550, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm&25cm, Sterile, Introducer Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
846 units
Class I

ABIOMED Insertion Kit, Pkgd, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0011-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP.

Z-2692-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Insertion Kit, Pkgd, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0011-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
117 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0014; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and

Z-2689-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0014; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
35,430 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 25 cm, Pump Set Code 0052-0039, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm

Z-2686-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 25 cm, Pump Set Code 0052-0039, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm, Long Taper, Introducer Product Code 0052-3053. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
1,223 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella 5.5 SmartAssist S2 Set, JP, Pump Set Codes 1000459, 1000460; containing Introducer Product Cod

Z-2688-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella 5.5 SmartAssist S2 Set, JP, Pump Set Codes 1000459, 1000460; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
1,574 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Set, Pump Set Code 1000323, containing Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, St

Z-2681-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Set, Pump Set Code 1000323, containing Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, Sterile, 23 Fr, 11 cm, Product Code 2000342. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
5,017 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0044; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and

Z-2691-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Set, Pump Set Code 0048-0044; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3046. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
557 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set, JP, Pump Set Codes 1000211, 1000212; containing Introducer Product Code

Z-2687-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set, JP, Pump Set Codes 1000211, 1000212; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
383 units
Class I

ABIOMED Intro Kit, 14Fr x 13 and 25 cm, PKGD, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0023-JP; containing Introducer Product Co

Z-2693-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Intro Kit, 14Fr x 13 and 25 cm, PKGD, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0023-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3025-JP. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
96 units
Class I

ABIOMED Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP, Pump Set Code 0048-0024-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3

Z-2690-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP, Pump Set Code 0048-0024-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3025-JP. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
8,382 units
Class I

ABIOMED Introducer Kit 23 Fr, 11 cm, Pump Set Code 1000441, containing Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, Sterile, In

Z-2684-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-22  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
Product
ABIOMED Introducer Kit 23 Fr, 11 cm, Pump Set Code 1000441, containing Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, Sterile, Introducer Product Code 2000342. heart pump and accessories
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
How much
196 units
Class I

Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist (10th Generation) containing affected 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kits

Z-2601-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer.
Product
Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist (10th Generation) containing affected 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kits. Product Codes: 1000413, 1000834.
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, VA and the country of Japan.
How much
168 units
Class I

Abiomed 14 Fr x 25 cm Low Profile Introducer Kit for Impella CP. Impella Set Product Code: 1000435. Introducer

Z-2600-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer.
Product
Abiomed 14 Fr x 25 cm Low Profile Introducer Kit for Impella CP. Impella Set Product Code: 1000435. Introducer Product Code: 1000435.
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, VA and the country of Japan.
How much
17 units
Class I

Abiomed 14 Fr x 13 cm Low Profile Introducer Kit for Impella CP. Impella Set Product Code: 1000434. Introducer

Z-2599-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer.
Product
Abiomed 14 Fr x 13 cm Low Profile Introducer Kit for Impella CP. Impella Set Product Code: 1000434. Introducer Product Code: 1000434.
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, VA and the country of Japan.
How much
3 units
Class I

Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist (10th Generation) containing affected 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kits

Z-2602-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-07-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer.
Product
Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist (10th Generation) containing affected 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kits 13 and 25 cm Japan. Product Code: 1000542.
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, VA and the country of Japan.
How much
7 units
Class I

Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP.

Z-2457-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-06-24  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Exposure to the low purge pressure occurrence may result in persistent low purge pressure alarms and, in some cases, interruption or loss of mechanical circulatory support.
Product
Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP.
Where it went
US distribution to GA, IA, NE, PA, TX, WA, WI. International distribution to Czech Republic, Norway, and Japan
How much
10 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), for use with left heart support blood pump. Labeled as the following with

Z-2360-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-06-24  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), for use with left heart support blood pump. Labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, JP; Product Code: 0042-0000-JP. 6. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 7. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 8. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 9. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 10. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0010-IN. 11. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 12.Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-US. 13. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, CA; Product Code: 0042-0040-CA. 14. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, EU; Product Code: 0042-0040-EU. 15. Optical AIC...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
How much
10,297 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1.

Z-2238-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Retrospective submission for following issues identified: 1. Alarm failures, power-path faults, electrical-short risks, and inaccurate motor-current sensing were identified in certain AIC consoles. 2. There is improper alignment between the purge cassette and the motor drive in the AIC. This can result in a piston block event and lead to the inability to complete priming of the purge system, requiring the user to switch to backup AIC console.
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
How much
625 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC); Product Code: 0042-0000-US;

Z-2211-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
A retrospective review identified that there are AIC units requiring specific hardware updates to address potential safety concerns. These hardware updates have been implemented through Abiomed s servicing process; therefore, AICs that have not received service are pending these updates. Issue 1: The proximity of the internal Video Graphics Array cable to the Digital Signal Processor chipset on the Impellatronic printed circuit assembly could potentially result in Electrostatic Discharge coupling into the Digital Signal Processor which may interrupt motor controls. Issue 2: There is a potential for the Compact Flash Memory Card dislodgement due to external applied forces, which could result in AIC startup failures and data logging issues. Issue 3: Improper routing of the fan wire within the AIC could lead to fan wire damage, which may result in console boot-up failure. Issue 4: Potential capacitor related issues on the Power Battery Manager, including the potential for the capacitors to cause pump stop, purge stop, and/or single fan fuse failures.
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC); Product Code: 0042-0000-US;
Where it went
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, ND, NY, OH, PA, TX, WY and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United Kingdom;
How much
91 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella

Z-1591-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential that the "Purge System Blocked" alarm display on the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) could be delayed when using first generation Impella 5.5 (0550-0008*) pumps.
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 5. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 6. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 7. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, CA; Product Code: 0042-0040-CA. 8. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, EU; Product Code: 0042-0040-EU. 9. Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, AU; Product Code: 0042-0040-AU.
Where it went
International distribution in the country of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Kuwait.
How much
62 units
Class I

Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged. Labeled and distributed in the below

Z-1589-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.
Product
Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged. Labeled and distributed in the below configurations and corresponding product codes. 1. Purge Cassette, 5 Pack; Product Code: 0043-0003. 2. Impella RP US Pump Set; Product Code: 004334. 3. Purge Cassette, Packaged; Product Code: 0043-0002. Also included inside Product Code 0043-0003 above. Product Code 0043-0002 also includes innermost packaged product with Product Code 0043-0001. 4. Impella 2.5 Set; Product Code: 004413 (Customer facing code 005040). 5. Impella RP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0046-0011. 6. Impella CP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0002. 7. Impella CP Pump Set BR; Product Code: 0048-0002-BR. 8. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0014 (Also inclusive of codes 0048-0047 and 1000402 listed below). 9. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada; Product Code: 0048-0044. 10. Impella CP Smart Assist Set APAC; Product Code: 0048-0047 (inclusive under code 0048-0014). 11. Impella 5.0 IMC Pump Set EU; Product Code: 005060. 12. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, EU; Product Code: 0550-0002. 13. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA; Product Code:...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
33,107 units
Class I

Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist. Product Code: 1000323.

Z-1470-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-03-11  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Differential pressure (dP) sensor in Impella RP devices may malfunction, causing sensor values to drift.
Product
Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist. Product Code: 1000323.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland.
How much
4,496 units
Class I

Impella RP with SmartAssist. Product Code: 0046-0035.

Z-1469-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-03-11  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Differential pressure (dP) sensor in Impella RP devices may malfunction, causing sensor values to drift.
Product
Impella RP with SmartAssist. Product Code: 0046-0035.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland.
How much
291 units
Class I

Impella RP. Product Code: 0046-0011.

Z-1471-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2026-03-11  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Differential pressure (dP) sensor in Impella RP devices may malfunction, causing sensor values to drift.
Product
Impella RP. Product Code: 0046-0011.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland.
How much
179 units

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist¿ S2, Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist S2 Set, AU.

Z-1030-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-01-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Device packaged in incorrect outer box carton.
Product
Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist¿ S2, Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist S2 Set, AU.
Where it went
International distribution to the country of Australia and Taiwan.
How much
6 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. AIC w/Impell

Z-0136-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2025-10-29  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential for Automated Impella Controller (AIC) purge pressure issues due to purge retainer failures.
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC) labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. AIC w/Impella Connect for ECP, Product Code: 1000432. 2. Dbl optical, AIC Impella Connect, Phg US, Product Code: 1000201. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU, Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA, Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU, Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 6. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN, Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 7. Impella Controller, Packaged, JP, Product Code: 0042-0000-JP. 8. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK, Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 9. Impella Controller, Packaged, US, Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 10. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU, Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 11. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU, Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 12. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN, Product Code: 0042-0010-IN. 13. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK, Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 14. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US, Product Code: 0042-0010-US. 15. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pkgd, JP, Product Codes: 0042-0040-JP. 16. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pkgd, JP, Product Codes:...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Isreal, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
How much
9,177 total distributed units (754 pending correction)
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used for left heart support blood pump, labeled as the following with corr

Z-0069-2026  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2025-10-15  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to the operating system in the Automated Impella Controller (AIC).
Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used for left heart support blood pump, labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU-L. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 6. Impella Controller, Packaged, JP; Product Code: 0042-0000-JP. 7. Impella Controller, Japan, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-JP-L. 8. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 9. Impella Controller, UK, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK-L. 10. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 11. Impella Controller, Packaged, US, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-US-L. 12. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 13. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 14. Impella Optical Controller, EU, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU-L. 15. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0010-IN....
Where it went
Nationwide distribution. International distribution to United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Pakistan, Poland, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Taiwan.
How much
10,153 units
Class I

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assist pump. 1.

Z-2568-2025  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2025-10-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
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.
Product
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.
Where it went
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.
How much
71 units

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A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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