FDA-Device2026-07-22Class IPACKAGING DEFECT
Abiomed Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set recalled for introducer sheath leakage risk
What this means
The Abiomed Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set heart pump contains an introducer sheath that may leak under the cap or along hub seams. This manufacturing defect is not visible to the user but is present in all affected pump sets. The issue affects 383 units distributed worldwide.
- If you have an affected Impella 5.5 pump set, contact your healthcare provider or Abiomed immediately.
- Do not use the device until you receive guidance from Abiomed or your medical team.
- Check your pump set code (1000211 or 1000212) and introducer product code (0052-3006-JP) against the recall notice.
The agency's original wording
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.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
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
383 units
Manufactured in
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, United States
Products
ABIOMED Impella 5.5 Smart Assist Set, JP, Pump Set Codes 1000211, 1000212; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP. heart pump and accessories
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2687-2026More Abiomed recalls
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