Abiomed, Inc. recalls Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller

Recalled April 8, 2026 · FDA recall Z-1591-2026 · Abiomed

Hazard

Potential that the "Purge System Blocked" alarm display on the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) could be delayed when using first generation Impella 5.5 (0550-0008*) pumps. · FDA Class I

Units

62 units

Sold at

International distribution in the country of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Kuwait.

Description

Potential that the "Purge System Blocked" alarm display on the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) could be delayed when using first generation Impella 5.5 (0550-0008*) pumps.

Product

Automated Impella Controller (AIC), labeled as the following with 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. 5. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 6. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 7. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, CA; Product Code: 0042-0040-CA. 8. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, EU; Product Code: 0042-0040-EU. 9. Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, AU; Product Code: 0042-0040-AU.

Manufacturer(s)

Abiomed, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →