| Date Initiated by Firm | May 22, 2026 |
| Date Posted | June 25, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2599-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
99002 |
| 510(K)Number | K241708 |
| Product Classification |
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
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| Product | Abiomed 14 Fr x 13 cm Low Profile Introducer Kit for Impella CP. Impella Set Product Code: 1000434. Introducer Product Code: 1000434. |
| Code Information |
Impella Set Product Code: 1000434; GTIN: 00813502012996; Serial Numbers: N/A. Introducer Product Code: 1000434; Batch Number: 2038639. |
| FEI Number |
1220648
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abiomed, Inc. 22 Cherry Hill Dr Danvers MA 01923-2575
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| For Additional Information Contact | Morgaine Johnson 978-646-1400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Abiomed notified consignees on about 05/22/2026, via letter titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL)." Consignees were made aware of the issue and that if thrombus formation were to occur, the user may encounter difficulty aspirating the sheath sidearm or valve and may observe thrombus in the syringe or sidearm post aspiration or around the valve post CP pump removal. They were instructed to review inventory for affected units and quarantine them, arrange for their return using the provided shipment label from Sedgwick, and complete and return the provided business response form. Consignees were also instructed to forward the notification to anyone in the facility that needs to be informed, if any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with the notification, and to post a copy of the notification in a visible area for awareness. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 3 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MN, NJ, NY, VA and the country of Japan.
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| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DYB
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