PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Abiomed Axillary Insertion Introducer -Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3006 Individual, and Part of Pump Set (005062, 0550-0008, 1000100, 0052-0011, 1000220)

Reported: January 17, 2024 Initiated: November 7, 2023 #Z-0646-2024

Product Description

Abiomed Axillary Insertion Introducer -Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3006 Individual, and Part of Pump Set (005062, 0550-0008, 1000100, 0052-0011, 1000220)

Reason for Recall

Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis

Details

Recalling Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Units Affected
717 single units; 1906 within sets
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Country AT AU BE BR CA CA CH CZ DE DK ES FR FR HK IN IT MX MY NL NO PA SG TW UK
Location
Danvers, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Abiomed Axillary Insertion Introducer -Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3006 Individual, and Part of Pump Set (005062, 0550-0008, 1000100, 0052-0011, 1000220). Recalled by Abiomed, Inc.. Units affected: 717 single units; 1906 within sets.
Why was this product recalled?
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 17, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0646-2024.