Abiomed, Inc. recalls Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist¿ S2
Reason for recall
Device packaged in incorrect outer box carton.
Affected product
Check your device
Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist¿ S2, Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist S2 Set, AU.
Lot / code information
- Catalog #
- 1000482; Australian Configuration Code: 1000770
- GTIN
- 00813502012828
- Serial #
- 621454 & 621455; Exp. Date 6/30/27. *** UPDATE 05/02/2026***
- Serial #
- added: 621448, 621449, 621450, and 621451
What the firm is doing
The consignee was sent a RECALL notice dated 12/4/25. The consignee is instructed to identify the two affected pumps in their inventory, quarantine them, and return the units to Abiomed, Danvers. The consignee is to complete and return the provided business reply form to their local Abiomed representative.
DistributionShow detailsHide
International distribution to the country of Australia and Taiwan.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1030-2026
- FDA device classification · OZDOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Abiomed, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
More Class II recalls
Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) BASIC PACK
Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.
- Eye Tray
- Nonconforming Material/Component
Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT
Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.
- Orthopedic Tray
- Nonconforming Material/Component
Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 2
Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.
- Neurological Tray
- Nonconforming Material/Component
