Abiomed Impella CP Set with SmartAssist (10th Generation) containing affected 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kits 13 and 25 cm Japan. Product Code: 1000542.

Potential for thrombus formation during prolonged use of the introducer.

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.