FDA Medical devices recall ·

Impella CP Set with SmartAssist recall

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

Recall number
Z-2457-2026
Date
(initiated May 18, 2026)
Company / brand
Abiomed, Inc.
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, United States
Category
Medical devices › Class I
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
10 units
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Impella CP Set with SmartAssist. Product Codes: 1000080, 1000851, 0048-0014, 0048-0024-JP.

Why was it recalled?

Exposure to the low purge pressure occurrence may result in persistent low purge pressure alarms and, in some cases, interruption or loss of mechanical circulatory support.

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

GTIN: 00813502012279. Product Codes (Serial Number): 1000080 (677223, 672986, 673252, 644591, 645428, 644314, 613525), 1000851 (636173), 0048-0014 (499250), 0048-0024-JP (661216).

Distribution

US distribution to GA, IA, NE, PA, TX, WA, WI. International distribution to Czech Republic, Norway, and Japan

States: Georgia Iowa Nebraska Pennsylvania Texas Washington Wisconsin

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-2457-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.