| Catalog Number |
0052-3046 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Ischemia (1942)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted to correct a duplicate mdr.It has been determined that mdr 1220648-2026-03543 and mdr 1220648-2026-02991 report the same event.This report (1220648-2026-03543) is being closed as a duplicate of the initial, valid report (1220648-2026-02991).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The impella device was not received from the customer; therefore, investigation of the device was not possible.Should the device or any new information be received, a supplemental mdr will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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An impella cp device was inserted into the right femoral artery in an 85-year-old male patient with a past medical history of coronary artery disease (cad), presenting in acute myocardial infarction (ami) and cardiogenic shock (cgs), on multiple inotropes and vasopressors, and in scai stage d shock, prior to initiation of support.The impella was inserted for ventricular support for a high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (pci).After explant of the impella cp, the patient developed a cold leg.Vascular surgery was required to treat the limb ischemia.The post-procedure outcome is unknown.Limb ischemia is listed as a potential adverse event and consistent with known device-related and patient-related factors documented in the instructions for use (ifu).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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