Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Numbers 0550-0008 and 1000100

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: June 14, 2023 Abiomed Infusion Pumps Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
UDI-DI: 00813502011531, 00813502012828;
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: Abiomed, Inc.
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.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Numbers 0550-0008 and 1000100

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI-DI: 00813502011531, 00813502012828;

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2114-2023

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