Impella 0550-0008

• FDA PMA P140003 decided 23 Mar 2015 Active
• FDA GUDID UDI-DI 00813502011531 listed 15 Apr 2020 Listed

• 3 recalls, same reason

  • Ongoing Z-0209-2027 FDA Not yet classified ·initiated 18 Sep 2026
  • Ongoing Z-0210-2027 FDA Not yet classified ·initiated 18 Sep 2026
  • Ongoing Z-0208-2027 FDA Not yet classified ·initiated 18 Sep 2026

  Retrospective review of servicing records identified AIC units requiring various hardware, firmware, and/or software update(s): 1. RFID firmware issue that may result in failure of the AIC to recognize the purge cassette during case setup or cassette change. This issue may result in delay in procedure or therapy. 2. Potential for the rotary push button (RPB) sticking and unreliable actuation impacting operator ability to select and confirm menu entries. This can result in loss of control of the console. 3. Potential AIC instability that could result in AIC start-up failure, inability to drive the pump, and the need for console exchange. 4. Software defect related to calculator process crash, leading to Negative Central Venous Pressure (CVP) values present in Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) calculations.

• 3 recalls, same reason

  • Ongoing Z-3148-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 12 Aug 2026
  • Ongoing Z-3149-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 12 Aug 2026
  • Ongoing Z-3150-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 12 Aug 2026

  The potential for purge cassette recognition issues due to the failure of the purge flag component of the purge pressure sensor assembly.

• • Ongoing Z-2457-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 18 May 2026

  Exposure to the low purge pressure occurrence may result in persistent low purge pressure alarms and, in some cases, interruption or loss of mechanical circulatory support.

• • Ongoing Z-2360-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 14 May 2026

  Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.

• • Ongoing Z-2211-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 20 Apr 2026

  A retrospective review identified that there are AIC units requiring specific hardware updates to address potential safety concerns. These hardware updates have been implemented through Abiomed s servicing process; therefore, AICs that have not received service are pending these updates. Issue 1: The proximity of the internal Video Graphics Array cable to the Digital Signal Processor chipset on the Impellatronic printed circuit assembly could potentially result in Electrostatic Discharge coupling into the Digital Signal Processor which may interrupt motor controls. Issue 2: There is a potential for the Compact Flash Memory Card dislodgement due to external applied forces, which could result in AIC startup failures and data logging issues. Issue 3: Improper routing of the fan wire within the AIC could lead to fan wire damage, which may result in console boot-up failure. Issue 4: Potential capacitor related issues on the Power Battery Manager, including the potential for the capacitors to cause pump stop, purge stop, and/or single fan fuse failures.

• • Ongoing Z-1589-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 18 Feb 2026

  Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.

• • Ongoing Z-1591-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 16 Feb 2026

  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.

• • Ongoing Z-1030-2026 FDA Class II ·initiated 4 Dec 2025

  Device packaged in incorrect outer box carton.

• • Ongoing Z-0069-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 1 Oct 2025

  Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to the operating system in the Automated Impella Controller (AIC).

• • Ongoing Z-0136-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 16 Sep 2025

  Potential for Automated Impella Controller (AIC) purge pressure issues due to purge retainer failures.

• • Ongoing Z-2164-2025 FDA Class I ·initiated 23 Jun 2025

  A potential issue with the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) not detecting an Impella pump when it is connected

• • Ongoing Z-2319-2024 FDA Class I ·initiated 31 May 2024

  Nine (9) Impella CP pumps failed inspection and were inadvertently released.

• • Ongoing Z-0980-2024 FDA Class I ·initiated 27 Dec 2023

  IFU has been updated to include warnings about the risk of the inlet perforating through the myocardial wall of the left ventricle due to operator handling.

• • Ongoing Z-0636-2024 FDA Class II ·initiated 6 Dec 2023 ·on shared PMA P140003

  The following features have been disabled from the web-based portal because the FDA has not evaluated these features for safety and effectiveness: Notifications via email feature; AIC alarm color on case tile feature; Sort case tiles by AIC alarm color feature; Pump metric display on case tile feature

• • Ongoing Z-1590-2023 FDA Class I ·initiated 17 Apr 2023

  The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint rate for purge leaks.

• • Ongoing Z-3251-2026 FDA Class II ·initiated 19 Feb 2019

  Retrospective report of issues remedied in 2019 with firmware and software patches: 1. Defects in optical bench (OPB) firmware V2.19, which affected the accuracy and stability of the pressure signal the AIC system performance depends on. 2. Software defects leading to unreliable or missing placement signal, unresponsive start Impella soft key during disconnect/reconnect, and false Position in Ventricle alarm in certain AICs.

• • Ongoing Z-2238-2026 FDA Class I ·initiated 17 Jan 2011

  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.

• 2 recalls, same reason

  • Terminated Z-0440-2024 FDA Class II ·initiated 10 Oct 2023
  • Terminated Z-0441-2024 FDA Class II ·initiated 10 Oct 2023

  Pump not detected as connected to controller due to software issue.

• • Terminated Z-1175-2024 FDA Class II ·initiated 1 Mar 2021

  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.

• • Terminated Z-0345-2020 FDA Class II ·initiated 4 Sep 2019

  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.

Recalls on a shared submission name another device cleared under the same FDA submission as this one.

1. 18 Feb 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-1589-2026
2. 20 Apr 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-2211-2026
3. 14 May 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-2360-2026
4. 18 May 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-2457-2026
5. 12 Aug 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-3148-2026
6. 12 Aug 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-3149-2026
7. 12 Aug 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-3150-2026
8. 18 Sep 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0209-2027
9. 18 Sep 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0210-2027
10. 18 Sep 2026 Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0208-2027

17 earlier events are in the sections above.

Trade name

Impella

Generic name

Intracardiac circulatory assist axial-pump catheter

Model / Ref / Catalog

0550-0008

Primary DI / UDI-DI

00813502011531

PMA number

P140003 ↗

FDA product code

OZD

GMDN term

Intracardiac circulatory assist axial-pump catheter

Device class

Class III

GUDID distribution status

In Commercial Distribution

Category: Intracardiac circulatory assist axial-pump catheter

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  Class II

  GUDID on market

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  Class II

  FDA 510(k) K201116 Active Cleared 15 Jun 2020 GUDID on market

• Impella 0042-0000-JP Open recall

  Class III

  FDA PMA ×2 Active Approved 23 Mar 2015 GUDID on market

• Impella 0042-0010-UK Open recall

  Class III

  FDA PMA ×2 Active Approved 23 Mar 2015 GUDID on market

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