FDA Medical devices recall · April 8, 2026

Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged recall

This is an FDA Class I recall — the most serious type.

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged. Labeled and distributed in the below configurations and corresponding product codes. 1. Purge Cassette, 5 Pack; Product Code: 0043-0003. 2. Impella RP US Pump Set; Product Code: 004334. 3. Purge Cassette, Packaged; Product Code: 0043-0002. Also included inside Product Code 0043-0003 above. Product Code 0043-0002 also includes innermost packaged product with Product Code 0043-0001. 4. Impella 2.5 Set; Product Code: 004413 (Customer facing code 005040). 5. Impella RP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0046-0011. 6. Impella CP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0002. 7. Impella CP Pump Set BR; Product Code: 0048-0002-BR. 8. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0014 (Also inclusive of codes 0048-0047 and 1000402 listed below). 9. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada; Product Code: 0048-0044. 10. Impella CP Smart Assist Set APAC; Product Code: 0048-0047 (inclusive under code 0048-0014). 11. Impella 5.0 IMC Pump Set EU; Product Code: 005060. 12. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, EU; Product Code: 0550-0002. 13. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA; Product Code: 0550-0004. 14. 5.5 Accessories AU; Product Code: 1000362. 15. Impella CP Smart Assist Set; Product Code: 1000402 (inclusive under code 0048-0014).

Why was it recalled?

Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

1. Product Code: 0043-0003. GTIN: 00813502011135. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 2. Product Code: 004334. GTIN: 00813502011029. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 3. Product Code: 0043-0002. GTIN: 00813502010510. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. Also included inside Product Code 0043-0003 above. Product Code 0043-0002 also includes innermost packaged product with Product Code 0043-0001 (GTIN: 00813502011999). 4. Product Code: 004413 (Customer facing code 005040). GTIN: 00813502010947. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 5. Product Code: 0046-0011. GTIN: 04260113630273. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 6. Product Code: 0048-0002. GTIN: 04260113630242. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 7. Product Code: 0048-0002-BR. GTIN: 00813502011777. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 8. Product Code: 0048-0014 (Also inclusive of codes 0048-0047 and 1000402 listed below). GTIN: 04260113630280. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. Finished Good Batch Numbers: 2024309080, 2024309083, 2024309085, 2024309088, 2024309091, 2024309095, 2024309099, 2024309104, 2024309109, 2024309112, 2024309333, 2024309335, 2024309339, 2024309343, 2024309346, 2024309347, 2024309349, 2024309350, 2024309351, 2024309355, 2024310812, 2024310813, 2024310815, 2024310817, 2024310818, 2024310819, 2024310823, 2024310824, 2024310825, 2024310826, 2024317648, 2024317649, 20243176

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall class: there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-1589-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.