Abiomed Kit recall: Sterility Concern
Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm, Long Taper Individual (0052-0039)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the…
Why was Abiomed Kit 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
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UDI-DI: N/A
- Product
- Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm, Long Taper Individual (0052-0039)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the…
- Recalling firm
- Abiomed, Inc.
- 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
- Recall date
- January 17, 2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)