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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular)

Reported: February 28, 2024 Initiated: March 1, 2021 #Z-1175-2024

Product Description

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular)

Reason for Recall

Retrospective reporting for the release of Technical Bulletin IMP-2643 AIC Version 8.5 Software Update Available. The update resolved an issue in version 8.4 where a pump was not recognized by the AIC.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Units Affected
4,463 (US)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Danvers, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular). Recalled by Abiomed, Inc.. Units affected: 4,463 (US).
Why was this product recalled?
Retrospective reporting for the release of Technical Bulletin IMP-2643 AIC Version 8.5 Software Update Available. The update resolved an issue in version 8.4 where a pump was not recognized by the AIC.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 28, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1175-2024.