Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial Recalled by Abiomed, Inc. Due to The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint...

Date: April 17, 2023
Company: Abiomed, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abiomed, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 1000211 (Impella 5.5 JP), 0550-0002 (Impella 5.5 Smart Assist), and 0550-0008 (Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, US)

Quantity: 610 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint rate for purge leaks.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Abiomed, Inc.

Abiomed, Inc. has 56 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report