FDA-Device2026-04-08Class IPROCESSING DEFECT
Abiomed Impella Pump Set purge cassettes recalled for increased leak risk
OTHERNationwide distribution
Check your Abiomed Impella pump cassette
Abiomed is recalling purge cassettes used in Impella heart pump systems because Generation 1 cassettes have an increased risk of leaking during use. This affects multiple Impella pump models sold globally, with specific batch numbers identified from 2024.
- If you use an Abiomed Impella pump system, contact your healthcare provider or hospital immediately with your product code and batch number
- Do not discard your equipment—your medical team will advise on next steps
- Check the FDA website or contact Abiomed for the complete list of affected batch numbers matching your device
Hazard
Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.
Sold states
Worldwide distribution.
Affected count
33,107 units
Manufactured in
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, United States
Products
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: 0550-0004. 14. 5.5 Accessories AU; Product Code: 1000362. 15. Impella CP Smart Assist Set; Product Code: 1000402 (inclusive under code 0048-0014).
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1589-2026More Abiomed, Inc. recalls
- FDA-Device2026-06-03Abiomed Impella Controller recalled for alarm failures and cassette misalignment
- FDA-Device2026-06-03Abiomed Impella Controller recalled for hardware defects affecting motor control and device function
- FDA-Device2026-04-08Abiomed Impella Controller recalled for delayed alarm display with Impella 5.5 pumps
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