FDAClass IOctober 1, 2025

Automated Impella Controller recall

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assist pump. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product…

Why was Automated Impella Controller recalled?

Specific Automated Impella Controllers (AICs) that have a Pump Driver Circuit Assembly do not meet current specifications. This may lead to decreased pump performance or pump stop and trigger an Impella Failure or Impella Stopped Controller Failure alarm.

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?

1. Product Code: 0042-0000-US; GTIN: 813502010022; Serial Numbers: IC1026, IC1029, IC1043, IC1046, IC1040, IC1047, IC1088, IC1089, IC1093, IC1110, IC1167, IC1221, IC1225, IC1222, IC1258, IC1250, IC1272, IC1293, IC1320, IC1317, IC1353, IC1354, IC1355, IC1375, IC1377, IC1403, IC1446, IC1450, IC1452, IC1461, IC1496, IC1501, IC1508, IC1515, IC1516, IC1517, IC1518, IC1530, IC1534, IC1535, IC1539, IC1538, IC1531, IC1533, IC1540, IC1532, IC1551, IC1552, IC1550, IC1553, IC1646, IC1756, IC2255, IC2422, IC2489, IC3013. 2. Product Code: 0042-0000-US-L; GTIN: 813502010022; Serial Number: IC1281. 3. Product Code: 0042-0000-CA; GTIN: 813502011272; Serial Numbers: IC1543, IC1544. 4. Product Code: 0042-0000-EU; GTIN: 813502011289; Serial Numbers: IC1350, IC1383, IC1546, IC1548, IC1547, IC1549, IC1775, IC2243, IC4002. 5. Product Code: 0042-0000-UK; GTIN: 813502011296; Serial Numbers: IC1519, IC1542. 6. Product Code: 0042-0000-UK-L; GTIN: 813502011296; Serial Number: IC1493.

Product
Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below brands and product codes. Used with heart assist pump. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product…
Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Quantity
71 units
Distribution
US distribution to AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, MA, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX. International distribution to Canada, Germany, Great Britian, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.
Recall date
October 1, 2025
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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