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Z-2680-2026Class I

Abiomed REF: 0052-3006, Introducer Kit for Impella Hemostatic Peel Away Introducer System with Infusion...

Oscor Inc. / initiated 2026-06-10 / Open, Classified / root cause: design

Oscor Inc. began a recall of Abiomed REF: 0052-3006, Introducer Kit for Impella Hemostatic Peel Away Introducer System with Infusion Sideport, 23F. heart pump and accessories on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "Due to manufacturing issues, there is a potential for the 14Fr and 23Fr introducer sheaths to leak from the sidearm, under the sheath cap, and along the hub score lines in the hub region". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2680-2026
Classification
Class I
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Oscor Inc.
Product
Abiomed REF: 0052-3006, Introducer Kit for Impella Hemostatic Peel Away Introducer System with Infusion Sideport, 23F. heart pump and accessories.
Product code
DYB Introducer, Catheter
Reason for recall
Due to manufacturing issues, there is a potential for the 14Fr and 23Fr introducer sheaths to leak from the sidearm, under the sheath cap, and along the hub score lines in the hub region.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
On June 10, 2026, Oscor (an Integer subsidiary ) issued a Urgent Medical Device Recall notification to affected consignees. Oscor asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Product removal is not required, and hospitals may continue to use existing inventory. 2. Physicians should continue to use appropriate clinical awareness, monitoring, and patient support as needed. 3. Consider a device exchange or using the repositioning sheath to minimize blood loss if potential leakage from the sidearm and under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines in the hub region is observed. 4.Review the information within this letter, complete all fields, sign, and return the attached business response form (BRF) (refer to Attachment 1) to [email protected]. 5. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the subject products). 6.If any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. 7. Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness.
Quantity in commerce
32,934 units
Distribution
Distribution in the US state of MA
Product codes and lots
All Lots within Expiry/GTIN:00885672009755/00813502011609

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2680-2026
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2678-2026Class IOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2679-2026Class IOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2680-2026Class IOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated