medical MODERATE Updated 2024-09-11

Abiomed, Inc. recalls Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA; Product Code: 0550-000

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Recalled Product

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA; Product Code: 0550-0004;

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Hazard / Issue

A potential device interaction between the Shockwave Coronary IVL Catheter and left-sided Impella Pumps during coronary interventions. Currently there is no Abiomed labeling (IFU etc.) content related to this potential interaction, so Abiomed will update the IFU to include information on this potential device interaction.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Product Code: 0550-0004; UDI-DI: 00813502010466; Serial Numbers: 439898 437211A 437204A 440938 439938 439939 453784 453785 476355 476356 470678 493496 493497 491749 491752 491751 478569A 483483A 491750 485277A 485281A; Batch Numbers: 2024337828 2024338391 2024338394 2024340273 2024341579 2024341586 2024356969 2024356971 2024397878 2024397886 2024399646 2025440057 2025440061 2025448005 2025452639 2025452668 2025484262 2025484276 2025448006 2025500661 2025500668;

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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