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Class II Recall

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular

Abiomed, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042 by Abiomed, Inc.. Reason: Retrospective reporting for the release of Technical Bulletin IMP-2643 AIC Version 8.5 Software Update Available. The update resolved an issue in vers.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1175-2024

Action Date

2024-02-28

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular)

Lot/Code Info: Product Code 0042-0000-US UDI-DI 00813502010022; Product Code 0042-0010-US UDI-DI 00813502010985; Product Code 0042-0040-US UDI-DI 00813502011401; Software Versions V8.4 and V8.4.1

Quantity Affected: 4,463 (US)

Reason for Recall

Retrospective reporting for the release of Technical Bulletin IMP-2643 AIC Version 8.5 Software Update Available. The update resolved an issue in version 8.4 where a pump was not recognized by the AIC.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-03-01

Company

Abiomed, Inc.

Danvers, MA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 140 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Abiomed, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 61 recalls and 5 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abiomed, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Abiomed, Inc. have FDA actions?

Abiomed, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 61 recalls and 5 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1175-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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