Automated Impella Controller Recall: Software Issue
Automated Impella Controller, Packaged. Primary user control interface for the Impella Catheter, catheter-based heart pump.
What is the FDA recall status?
The FDA record lists this recall as ongoing. FDA enforcement data is not a live recall-lifecycle tracker. Follow the official instructions and check the agency notice or firm for current guidance.
Why was Automated Impella Controller recalled?
Retrospective review of servicing records identified AIC units requiring various hardware, firmware, and/or software update(s): 1. RFID firmware issue that may result in failure of the AIC to recognize the purge cassette during case setup or cassette change. This issue may result in delay in procedure or therapy. 2. Potential for the rotary push button (RPB) sticking and unreliable actuation impacting operator ability to select and confirm menu entries. This can result in loss of control of the console. 3. Potential AIC instability that could result in AIC start-up failure, inability to drive the pump, and the need for console exchange. 4. Software defect related to calculator process crash, leading to Negative Central Venous Pressure (CVP) values present in Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) calculations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Follow the firm and FDA instructions for the affected product. Contact the recalling firm for current guidance.
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Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the product description and available lot, UPC or model codes below from the official FDA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.
Full product description
Automated Impella Controller, Packaged. Primary user control interface for the Impella Catheter, catheter-based heart pump.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Product Code: 0042-0000-US, 0042-0000-UK, 0042-0000-EU, 0042-0000-IN, 0042-0000-CA; UDI:00813502010022, 00813502011296, 00813502011289, 00813502011418, 00813502011272; Serial No. IC1014, IC1029, IC1038, IC1043, IC1042, IC1061, IC1075, IC1096, IC1122, IC1190, IC1202, IC1203, IC1224, IC1231, IC1238, IC1269, IC1289, IC1446, IC1612, IC1741, IC1771, IC1852, IC1853, IC1708, IC1964, IC2071, IC2069, IC2154, IC2227, IC2314, IC2315, IC2029, IC2321, IC2428, IC2429, IC2521, IC2561, IC2562, IC2575, IC2664, IC2665, IC2691, IC2692, IC2739, IC2782, IC2840, IC2841, IC2848, IC2891, IC2976, IC2977, IC3009, IC3010, IC3154, IC3155, IC3244, IC3246, IC3342, IC3398, IC3347, IC3351, IC3512, IC3609, IC3714, IC3715, IC3772, IC3773, IC3806, IC3822, IC3823, IC3919, IC3975, IC3976, IC4041, IC4042, IC4045, IC4060, IC4250, IC4259, IC4295, IC4339, IC4616, IC4640, IC4641, IC4708, IC4831, IC4832, IC4884, IC5120, IC5151, IC5201, IC5056, IC5549, IC5605, IC5661, IC5662, IC5598, IC5720, IC5721, IC5745, IC5749, IC5750, IC5828, IC5984, IC6042, IC6321, IC6322, IC6328, IC6329, IC6359, IC6360, IC6403, IC6596, IC6597, IC6622, IC6623, IC6632, IC6637, IC6673, IC6825, IC6846, IC6834, IC6835, IC1387, IC1869, IC1909, IC2277, IC2278, IC2871, IC2872, IC3293, IC3294, IC3295, IC3674, IC3675, IC3784, IC3785, IC4741, IC5219, IC5220, IC5553, IC5911, IC5912, IC5926, IC5927, IC6289, IC6286, IC6287, IC6540, IC6583, IC6584, IC6585, IC6845, IC6925, IC7057, IC7074, IC7073, IC7441, IC7442, IC7591, IC1285, IC1416, IC3719, IC3720, IC3776, IC1825, IC1876, IC2175, IC2857, IC2996, IC3296, IC3486, IC3488, IC3890, IC4055, IC4323, IC4681, IC4682, IC4892, IC4984, IC4987, IC4973, IC5048, IC5421, IC5442, IC5464, IC5494, IC5687, IC5611, IC5722, IC5818, IC6065, IC6536, IC6582, IC6588, IC6589, IC6688, IC6694, IC6706, IC6707, IC6728, IC6738, IC6739, IC6740, IC6877, IC7388, IC7389, IC7390, IC7647, IC7649, IC7651, IC7652, IC7776, IC7777, IC5833, IC7444, IC7445, IC7446, IC7447, IC1284, IC1545, IC2368, IC2989, IC4331, IC4438, IC4856, IC2099, IC2823, IC3668, IC4099, IC4218, IC4611, IC4932, IC5490, IC5493, IC7407, IC7675, IC7686, IC7691, IC7692, IC7721, IC7809, IC3575, IC3576, IC3837, IC4065, IC4066, IC4451, IC4452, IC6330, IC3131, IC3132, IC2234, IC2469, IC3331, IC3669, IC3777, IC3828, IC4150, IC1396, IC1397, IC1724, IC1725, IC3050, IC5755, IC5756, IC3301, IC3302, IC3312, IC4675, IC4676, IC1577, IC1594, IC2877, IC6708, IC6806, IC5184, IC5218, IC7443, IC7585, IC5995, IC5996, IC5997, IC5998, IC5999, IC6001, IC6252, IC6253, IC6254, IC6139, IC6476, IC6477, IC6478, IC6475, IC7079, IC7080, IC7408, IC7409, IC7410, IC7411, IC3174, IC3166, IC3167, IC3213, IC3223, IC3475, IC4441, IC4525, IC5215, IC5910, IC7087, IC1280, IC1283, IC1345, IC1411, IC1398, IC2240, IC2557, IC3017, IC3178, IC3179, IC3322, IC3319, IC3490, IC3660, IC3813, IC4232, IC4237, IC4240, IC4242, IC4469, IC4626, IC4737, IC1586, IC1677, IC2021, IC2206, IC2245, IC3016, IC3049, IC3494, IC4329, IC4358, IC4563, IC4723, IC5757, IC6079, IC6080, IC6431, IC6580, IC6581, IC7719, IC3704, IC3705, IC5055, IC1766, IC5435, IC2451, IC2452, IC2453, IC2459, IC2460, IC2461, IC2449, IC1001, IC1179, IC1346, IC1481, IC1595, IC1715, IC1769, IC1790, IC1791, IC1911, IC1913, IC1912, IC2033, IC2035, IC2687, IC3661, IC3662, IC3802, IC4944, IC5034, IC5821, IC5824, IC6082, IC6083, IC6633, IC6636, IC7695, IC7716, IC9413, IC9414, IC9416, IC2442, IC2444, IC2443, IC2476, IC2477, IC2478, IC2479, IC2471, IC3127, IC3128, IC3129, IC3130, IC3306, IC3307, IC3308, IC3309, IC3656, IC3658, IC3663, IC3664, IC3665, IC3666, IC3783, IC3812, IC3888, IC3887, IC4068, IC4069, IC4257, IC4507, IC7578, IC3699, IC3700.
- Agency record number
- Z-0208-2027
- Product
- Automated Impella Controller, Packaged. Primary user control interface for the Impella Catheter, catheter-based heart pump.
- Recalling firm
- Abiomed, Inc.
- Quantity
- 428 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom
- Recall started
- September 18, 2026
- Report date
- November 4, 2026
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)