Z-2457-2026Class I
Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP
Abiomed, Inc. / initiated 2026-05-18 / Open, Classified
Abiomed, Inc. began a recall of Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "Exposure to the low purge pressure occurrence may result in persistent low purge pressure alarms and, in some cases, interruption or loss of mechanical circulatory support". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2457-2026
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Abiomed, Inc.
- Product
- Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP.
- Product code
- OZD Temporary Non-Roller Type Left Heart Support Blood Pump
- Reason for recall
- Exposure to the low purge pressure occurrence may result in persistent low purge pressure alarms and, in some cases, interruption or loss of mechanical circulatory support.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Johnson & Johnson MedTech/Abiomed Issued an URGETN MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) notice to its consignees on 05/18/2026 via UPS 1-day air delivery. The notice explained the reason for notification and potential patient impact Consignees were instructed to review all Impella CP Sets within inventory and quarantine affected units on hand, return all affected units using the provided return shipment label from Sedgwick, and complete and return the provided business response form. Upon receipt of returned product and completed BRF, Abiomed will provide a copy of a credit memo for the amount returned. Consignees were also instructed to forward the notification to anyone in each facility that needs to be informed and to post a copy of the notification in a visible area for awareness. If any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice.
- Quantity in commerce
- 10 units
- Distribution
- US distribution to GA, IA, NE, PA, TX, WA, WI. International distribution to Czech Republic, Norway, and Japan
- Product codes and lots
- GTIN: 00813502012279. Product Codes (Serial Number): 1000080 (677223, 672986, 673252, 644591, 645428, 644314, 613525), 1000851 (636173), 0048-0014 (499250), 0048-0024-JP (661216).
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2457-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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