RecallDepth

Impella 5.0 Circulatory Support System Catalog number: 004840 The Impella 5.0 System is intended for circulatory support using an extracorporeal bypass control unit, for periods up to 6 hours

This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 7, 2010).

Company
Abiomed, Inc.
Recall Initiated
July 5, 2010
Posted
September 7, 2010
Terminated
September 10, 2010
Recall Number
Z-2382-2010
Quantity
10 units
Firm Location
Danvers, MA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Pump may separate at the motor housing while device is explanted

Distribution

International only: Canada and France

Lot / Code Info

Serial numbers: 45921,45922,45923,45924

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

ABIOMED issued the recall notification letter on July 5 , 2010 to the one affected customer (France) and requested that they segregate and return any unused pumps. The pumps in Canada were already used. If you have any questions, contact +49 241 8860-0 or e-mail europe@abiomed.com.

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