This is part of a larger recall. The most authoritative record is FDA-Device / Z-2681-2026.

FDA-Device2026-07-22Class IPROCESSING DEFECT

Abiomed Impella CP Introducer Kit recalled for potential sheath leakage

OTHERNationwide distribution

Abiomed Impella CP Introducer Kit recalled for sheath leakage risk

Abiomed has recalled the Impella CP Introducer Kit (14 Fr, 13 cm) due to a manufacturing defect that can cause fluid leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub. The defect is not visible to users and affects introducers included in every pump set.

  • If you have received or are using this introducer kit, contact Abiomed immediately for guidance on your specific unit.
  • Do not use the device until you have confirmed with Abiomed that your batch is not affected or have received replacement instructions.
  • Check the pump set code (0052-0038) and introducer product code (0052-3052) on your device to verify if it is part of this recall.
Hazard

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.

Sold states
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).
Affected count
1,540 units
Manufactured in
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, United States
Products
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

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2685-2026

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