Critical Alert
Abiomed Recalls ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. There is a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Source: FDA
CriticalRecall #Z-2686-2026Medical Device
Abiomed Recalls ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr
Abiomed, Inc. · Class I — Most Serious
Product Description
ABIOMED Impella CP Introducer Kit 14 Fr, 25 cm, Pump Set Code 0052-0039, containing Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 25cm, Long Taper, Introducer Product Code 0052-3053. heart pump and accessories
Reason for Recall
A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.
FDA Classification
Class I — Most Serious
A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.
411 Press Analysis
Abiomed, Inc. is recalling a medical device classified as Class I by the FDA — the highest risk level. The recall was initiated on June 11, 2026 affecting 1,223 units. A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. It was distributed internationally, including the United States. Consumers and healthcare professionals should exercise caution and discontinue use of the recalled product. Contact the recalling firm directly for return or disposal instructions.
Sources: FDA openFDA Enforcement Database
This recall appears in: Other Injury Hazards and Abiomed recalls.