Abiomed, Inc. recall records

76 reported ongoing

79 records in this archive. Latest source date Aug 12, 2026.

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Records and reported status

FDA device enforcement

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

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.

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: US distribution to GA, IA, NE, PA, TX, WA, WI. International distribution to Czech Republic, Norway, and Japan

Official source for Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP.
FDA device enforcement

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; P...

Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, German...

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC), for use with left heart support blood pump. Labeled as the fo...
FDA device enforcement

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

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 ser...

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: 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, K...

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC); Product Code: 0042-0000-US;
FDA device enforcement

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Contro...

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.

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: International distribution in the country of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Kuwait.

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1....
FDA device enforcement

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used for left heart support blood pump, labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Produ...

Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to the operating system in the Automated Impella Controller (AIC).

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Nationwide distribution. International distribution to United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czechia, Germ...

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used for left heart support blood pump, labeled as the follow...
FDA device enforcement

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 Impell...

Potential for Automated Impella Controller (AIC) purge pressure issues due to purge retainer failures.

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Isre...

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC) labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. ...
FDA device enforcement

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. Impe...

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.

Class IReported ongoing

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.

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assis...
FDA device enforcement

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used in left heart support blood pump, including the following: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 2. Impella C...

A potential issue with the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) not detecting an Impella pump when it is connected

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, ...

Official source for Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used in left heart support blood pump, including the followin...
FDA device enforcement

Impella RP with SmartAssist; Product Number: 0046-0035;

Optical Sensors have been damaged due to physical interaction between the inlet and another device resulting in a Placement Signal Not Reliable (PSNR) alarm and loss of Central Venous (CV) Placement Signal, Pulmonary Artery (PA) Placement Signal & Pulmonary...

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Domestic: Nationwide Distribution International: Canada

Official source for Impella RP with SmartAssist; Product Number: 0046-0035;
FDA device enforcement

Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist; Product Number: 1000323;

Optical Sensors have been damaged due to physical interaction between the inlet and another device resulting in a Placement Signal Not Reliable (PSNR) alarm and loss of Central Venous (CV) Placement Signal, Pulmonary Artery (PA) Placement Signal & Pulmonary...

Class IReported ongoing

Distribution: Domestic: Nationwide Distribution International: Canada

Official source for Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist; Product Number: 1000323;
FDA device enforcement

Impella CP Smart Assist Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0014;

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update th...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ge...

Official source for Impella CP Smart Assist Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0014;
FDA device enforcement

Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP; Product Code: 0048-0024-JP;

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update th...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ge...

Official source for Impella CP Smart Assist Set, JP; Product Code: 0048-0024-JP;
FDA device enforcement

Impella CP Pump Set, Japan; Product Code: 0048-0034-JP;

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update th...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ge...

Official source for Impella CP Pump Set, Japan; Product Code: 0048-0034-JP;
FDA device enforcement

Impella CP Pump 371 Set, Clinical Trial; Product Code: 0048-0040;

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update th...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ge...

Official source for Impella CP Pump 371 Set, Clinical Trial; Product Code: 0048-0040;
FDA device enforcement

Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada; Product Code: 0048-0044;

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update th...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ge...

Official source for Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada; Product Code: 0048-0044;

Reasons in these listed records

  • 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.
  • Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.
  • 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 the...
  • Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.

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