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Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corre...

Published: June 3, 2026Recall ID: Z-2238-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Retrospective submission for following issues identified: 1. Alarm failures, power-path faults, electrical-short risks, and inaccurate motor-current sensing were identified in certain AIC consoles. 2. There is improper alignment between the purge cassette and the motor drive in the AIC. This can result in a piston block event and lead to the inability to complete priming of the purge system, requiring the user to switch to backup AIC console.

Product Description & Identification

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US.

Affected Products

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) with the below product descriptions and corresponding Product Codes. 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityDanvers
StateMA
Event id98868
Address 122 Cherry Hill Dr
Code info1. Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. GTIN: 00813502011272. Serial Numbers: IC1324, IC1346, IC1480, IC1481, IC1543, IC1544, IC1572, IC1595, IC1598, IC1664, IC1665, IC1715. 2. Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. GTIN: 00813502011289. Serial Numbers: IC1217, IC1265, IC1275, IC1276, IC1288, IC1284, IC1301, IC1302, IC1304, IC1305, IC1344, IC1341, IC1343, IC1340, IC1345, IC1350, IC1347, IC1349, IC1383, IC1381, IC1384, IC1386, IC1393, IC1396, IC1397, IC1395, IC1413, IC1415, IC1411, IC1416, IC1490, IC1488, IC1522, IC1523, IC1524, IC1525, IC1547, IC1549, IC1546, IC1548, IC1578, IC1577, IC1579, IC1580, IC1594, IC1584, IC1590, IC1592, IC1591, IC1585, IC1588, IC1653, IC1676, IC1685, IC1684, IC1677, IC1678, IC1699, IC1700. 3. Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. GTIN: 00813502011296. Serial Numbers: IC1387, IC1389, IC1388, IC1519, IC1542, IC1545, IC1581, IC1582, IC1583, IC1573. 4. Product Code: 0042-0000-US. GTIN: 00813502010022. Serial Numbers: IC1004, IC1002, IC1001, IC1006, IC1007, IC1008, IC1014, IC1015, IC1017... [TRUNCATED]
Postal code01923-2575
Report date20260603
Product typeDevices
Product quantity625 units
Reason for recallRetrospective submission for following issues identified: 1. Alarm failures, power-path faults, electrical-short risks, and inaccurate motor-current sensing were identified in certain AIC consoles. 2. There is improper alignment between the purge cassette and the motor drive in the AIC. This can result in a piston block event and lead to the inability to complete priming of the purge system, requiring the user to switch to backup AIC console.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20110117
Initial firm notificationOther
Center classification date20260528

Overview

  • Recalling FirmAbiomed, Inc.
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass I
  • DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
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