Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Impella 5.5 Set AU; Product Code: 1000361; by Abiomed, Inc.. Reason: A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-2968-2024
Action Date
2024-09-11
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Impella 5.5 Set AU; Product Code: 1000361;
Lot/Code Info: Product Code: 1000361; UDI-DI: 00813502012927; Serial Numbers: 425570 425332 425331 463954 463955 476358 476357 481131 481130 481129 485279 485278 485280 480079 483437 466172A 491829 491830 491831 491832; Batch Numbers: 2024286281 2024286289 2024286292 2024375505 2024375511 2024398832 2024398833 2024413728 2024413879 2024413882 2024431078 2024431158 2024431171 2024431175 2024431650 2024431652 2024431653 2024431656 2024431673 2024431720;
Quantity Affected: 20 units
Reason for Recall
A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update the IFU to include information on this potential device interaction.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, U.A.E., United Kingdom.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-08-05
Company
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 363 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-2968-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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