Device recalls

Impella Optical Controller, Packaged. Primary user control interface for the Impella Catheter, a catheter-based heart pump.

Abiomed, Inc. · Retrospective review of servicing records identified AIC units requiring various hardware, firmware, and/or software update(s): 1. RFID firmware issue that may…

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-0209-2027
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Cfres ID
222465
Product res number
Z-0209-2027
Event date initiated
2026-09-18
Event date posted
2026-10-28
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
99778
Product code
OZD
Product description
Impella Optical Controller, Packaged. Primary user control interface for the Impella Catheter, a catheter-based heart pump.
Firm FEI number
1220648
Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Address 1
22 Cherry Hill Dr
City
Danvers
State
MA
Postal code
01923-2575
Additional info contact
Morgaine Johnson 978-646-1400
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
179 units
Code info

Product Code: 0042-0010-US, 0042-0010-UK, 0042-0010-EU, 0042-0010-IN; UDI: 00813502010985, 00813502010978, 00813502010961, 00813502011425; Serial No. IC6962, IC7004, IC7036, IC7170, IC7213, IC7214, IC7239, IC7241, IC7677, IC7787, IC7880, IC8105, IC8106, IC8295, IC8308, IC8315, IC8316, IC8335, IC8541, IC8543, IC11456, IC7937, IC9832, IC9833, IC5409, IC7798, IC7800, IC7946, IC8070, IC8337, IC8441, IC7825, IC8126, IC8630, IC8640, IC9804, IC11451, IC11497, IC8388, IC8751, IC9501, IC9989, IC10102, IC10103, IC10318, IC10589, IC10463, IC10979, IC11299, IC8164, IC9348, IC9500, IC9581, IC9648, IC9777, IC9793, IC9797, IC9915, IC9919, IC9922, IC10278, IC10302, IC10983, IC10984, IC10985, IC11174, IC11410, IC13231, IC13263, IC13264, IC13265, IC13681, IC13682, IC10040, IC10043, IC8401, IC8748, IC8980, IC8609, IC9178, IC9177, IC9324, IC9328, IC9557, IC9558, IC9744, IC9745, IC9746, IC9908, IC9921, IC9969, IC9970, IC10063, IC10064, IC10149, IC10150, IC10238, IC10239, IC10341, IC10366, IC10367, IC12407, IC12408, IC12409, IC13057, IC13060, IC13061, IC13064, IC8333, IC8494, IC12326, IC4952, IC5041, IC5158, IC5281, IC5283, IC5284, IC5403, IC5404, IC5413, IC5527, IC5588, IC5635, IC5636, IC5641, IC5643, IC5666, IC5667, IC5804, IC5805, IC5918, IC5921, IC6013, IC6343, IC6421, IC6422, IC6461, IC6463, IC6465, IC6777, IC6785, IC6944, IC6945, IC6946, IC7161, IC7233, IC7232, IC7235, IC7626, IC7738, IC7739, IC7792, IC7793, IC7826, IC7956, IC8012, IC8258, IC8423, IC8424, IC8499, IC8511, IC8723, IC8596, IC8665, IC8765, IC7827, IC7828, IC8404, IC11746, IC12344, IC12327, IC8426, IC13232, IC13698, IC7861, IC7862, IC8121, IC8222, IC8225.

Reason for recall

Retrospective review of servicing records identified AIC units requiring various hardware, firmware, and/or software update(s): 1. RFID firmware issue that may result in failure of the AIC to recognize the purge cassette during case setup or cassette change. This issue may result in delay in procedure or therapy. 2. Potential for the rotary push button (RPB) sticking and unreliable actuation impacting operator ability to select and confirm menu entries. This can result in loss of control of the console. 3. Potential AIC instability that could result in AIC start-up failure, inability to drive the pump, and the need for console exchange. 4. Software defect related to calculator process crash, leading to Negative Central Venous Pressure (CVP) values present in Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) calculations.

Action

Abiomed notified consignees on about 09/18/2026 via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL)" letter. Consignees were informed of the issue and that affected units can continue to be used while awaiting service from Abiomed to ensure continuity of care. Consignees were instructed to identify if affected units are on hand, Abiomed will contact each consignee to coordinate the removal, update and return of affected devices, complete and return the provided business reply form by email to: Abiomed5510@sedgwick.com (or Fax to (866) 201-9339). If you have questions regarding returning this form, please contact (866) 482-2893. Inform all applicable personnel within your facility of the recall, and if any of the affected devices have been forwarded to another facility, to notify those facilities. If you have questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact ra-abm-fieldaction@its.jnj.com or your local clinical field staff or call the Manager Product Issue Escalation & Field Actions at 978-646-1400.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom

PMA numbers
P140003, P170011
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Temporary Non-Roller Type Left Heart Support Blood Pump
Medical specialty description
Unknown
Device class
3
PMA number
P140003
Registration number
3007904765, 2528981, 1220648
FEI number
3007904765, 2528981, 1220648
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