Abiomed, Inc. Recalls
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Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular)
Retrospective reporting for the release of Technical Bulletin IMP-2643 AIC Version 8.5 Software Update Available. The update resolved an issue in version 8.4 where a pump was not recognized by the AIC.
This is a retrospective report for the March 2021 Technical Bulletin, which described a Product Update; specifically the AIC Version 8.5 Software Update. The software update began rollout on March 4, 2021. According to the firm, Version 8.5 of the software contained bug fixes for the issues seen in version 8.4. The technical bulletin was posted to HeartRecovery.com on March 5, 2021.
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), product number 0042-000-US with software versions V8.4 and V8.4.1.
Pump not detected as connected to controller due to software issue.
An Urgent Medical Device Correction was issued vail mail October 24. 2023. Customers are advised to examine inventory for product running AIC software version: V8.4 or V8.4.1. Do not to use the product unless software is updated. Contact adminsfs@abiomed.com to schedule the software update and return the business reply form. Forward this information to relevant personnel and any facility product may have been transferred to.
OXY-1 System, Model Number 001-0500-001. Used during cardiopulmonary bypass. OXY-1 System consists of Console, Pump Drive, E Drive, and Pole Mount. The disposable Pump Lung Unit PLU part number 001-0400-100 is sold separately and is not part of this recall.
The firm has received complaints of the OXY-1 System Console experiencing a power interruption while in use, which disrupts therapy delivered to a patient on support. Disruption of therapy could lead to prolonged hypoxia.
The firm began notifying customers by phone starting December 14, 2021. The firm followed up by sending Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to customers on January 20, 2022. The firm is requesting that customers return their devices. The firm does not recommend placing new patients on support. For patients currently on support with an affected system, the firm recommends physicians use their clinical judgement on whether it is appropriate to continue a patient on the OXY-1 System or to transition that patient to the next step in their clinical journey. The letter included instructions on how to return impacted product. If you have questions on returning product, If you have any questions, please contact Diane Welsh from Abiomed s customer service team at (978) 646-1467 or email customerservice@abiomed.com. The firm's Clinical field staff will be available to coordinate boxing and shipping of the OXY-1 system for return to Abiomed. If you have questions regarding this recall, please contact Ralph Barisano directly at (978) 882-8068.
lmpella CP with Smart Assist, Model Number: 0048-0003. Left heart support blood pump, for Use During Cardiogenic Shock and High-Risk PCI
This one pump shipped with incorrect pump programming, the initial production working version of the program. The pump would have immediately run at P9 for all selected P-levels, rather than a 10 second ramp up period. The pump may have migrated out of position and possibly caused injury. The positioning and suction alarms were also disabled.
The affected device was retrieved from the only customer on 9/4/19. An Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter dated 9/12/19 was sent to that customer as well.
Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System, Catalog Number: 0015-0000. Manufactured by Abiomed, Inc. Danvers, MA. Intended to provide complete short-term support of the left and/or right sides of the heart to patients suffering from potentially reversible ventricular dysfunction.
Console shut down with no audible alarm
Abiomed initiated the recall by telephone contact and followed with a Recall Letter dated January 27, 2010. Consignees were informed that a Field Service Engineer will be in contact and schedule a time to visit and correct the affected device. For further information, contact Abiomed Quality Assurance at 1-978-656-1543 or Abiomed Field Service at 1-800-554-8666.
iPulse Circulatory Support System Catalog number: 0036-0010 The iPulse System Console is a multi-purpose mechanical circulatory support system used to support patients suffering from acute cardiovascular failure. The iPulse console can be used to drive exclusively one of two classes of therapeutic devices: either pneumatically actuated Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) for total circulatory support, or (i.e., non-simultaneously) an intra-aortic balloon (IAB) catheter for counter-pulsation ther
iPulse Console SC1035 displayed a "Low Pressure / Low Flow" alarm and stopped pumping during patient transport in battery operation.
An "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Field Correction Notice" was issued April 8, 2009 to affected customers. The customers were notified that the iPulse Console SC1032 displayed a "Low Pressure/ Low Flow" alarm and stopped pumping during patient transport in battery operation. Instructions were provided to users in case they encounter this failure mode. ABIOMED Field Service Engineers will contact customers to schedule a time to visit site and correct affected consoles. Please contact ABIOMED's Field Service at 1.800.554.8666, if you have any questions.
Abiomed AB5000 Portable Driver Catalog number: 0025-0000 The AB5000 System is a mechanical circulatory support system for use in patients suffering from potentially reversible ventricular dysfunction. It can also be used to facilitate patient transport . The Driver is external to the patient and is intended for short-term use.
The Emergency System Operation (ESO) mode may not provide adequate patient support under a specific operating condition.
Abiomed notified customers via an Urgent - Voluntary Medical Device Field Removal Notice on May 8, 2009 advising users that the Emergency System Operation (ESO) mode may not provide adequate patient support under a specific operating condition. The letter stated that customers may continue to support patients with the AB Portable Driver during the process since the failure has not occurred during patient support. An Abiomed Field Service Engineer will contact customers and arrange for a temporary exchange for the affected driver with a corrected driver. The firm recommends that customers switch the patient to hand pump support and switch patient to backup driver until they can confirm that the Driver(s) has been corrected by an Abiomed Field Service. Questions are to be directed to Michael O'Hara at 978-646-1543 or a Field Service at 800-554-8666.
Impella 5.0 Circulatory Support System Catalog number: 004840 The Impella 5.0 System is intended for circulatory support using an extracorporeal bypass control unit, for periods up to 6 hours
Pump may separate at the motor housing while device is explanted
ABIOMED issued the recall notification letter on July 5 , 2010 to the one affected customer (France) and requested that they segregate and return any unused pumps. The pumps in Canada were already used. If you have any questions, contact +49 241 8860-0 or e-mail europe@abiomed.com.
Abiomed : Abiocor Implantable Heart Replacement Kit System Catalog Number:: 0034-8401-HD The product is intended to be implanted in the thoracic cavity and replaces operation and function of the native heart.
Subassembly incorrectly aligned
Abiomed notified consignee by letter and on site visit on 5/13/08. The unit was removed and replaced.
AB5000 Console Circulatory Support System Catalog Number: 0015-0000
Unit may alarm ''Low Flow'' and ''Low Pressure'' due to manufacturing material in the pressure source.
Abiomed notified customers by letter dated 1/08/07. Service reps will inspect units and replace the defective components.
BVS 5000t Bi-Ventricular Support System Transport/Backup Console Catalog Number: 0050-000
Bi-Ventricular support system may switch to battery when primary voltage (AC) is available
Abiomed notified customers by letter on 8/19/03 advising users of the problem and requesting that the unit not be used until a field service representative corrected the device.