Medical Device Recall: Abiomed Introducer Kit, 23 Fr, w/Hlx Vlv Sterile Individual, and Part of Pump Set (004334, 0046-0035, 0052-0002) Part Number: 0052-3021. Intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the b
Abiomed, Inc. · November 7, 2023
Reason for Recall
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis.
Product Description
Abiomed Introducer Kit, 23 Fr, w/Hlx Vlv Sterile Individual, and Part of Pump Set (004334, 0046-0035, 0052-0002) Part Number: 0052-3021. Intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Country AT AU BE BR CA CA CH CZ DE DK ES FR FR HK IN IT MX MY NL NO PA SG TW UK
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
193 single units; 1034 units within kits
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0649-2024
Status: ongoing
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