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Open, Classified

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, JP; Product Code: 0042-0000-JP. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 6. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US.

FDA Recall Z-3148-2026 · Posted 2026-09-16

Recalling FirmAbiomed, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOZD
Date Initiated2026-08-12
Product Quantity5232 units (3733 US, 1499 OUS) 36 3

Reason for Recall

The potential for purge cassette recognition issues due to the failure of the purge flag component of the purge pressure sensor assembly.

Firm Action

On August 12, 2026 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) letters were sent to customers. Actions to be Taken: 1. Hospital inventory can continue to be used while awaiting service from Abiomed to ensure continuity of care. 2. Abiomed s field service team will contact you to schedule the specified replacement. 3. In the event of these purge flag component failures and associated alarms, as per IFU, first reinsert purge disc to address the alarm. If that action does not clear the alarm, switch to a backup Automated Impella Controller. 4. Ensure cleaning of the AIC housing with mild detergent as specified in the IFU. 5. Ensure future routine preventive maintenance is performed annually on your AIC(s) following the guidance in the IFU 6. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. 7. If any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. 8. Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International: United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Pakistan, Poland, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Taiwan;

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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