Z-2681-2026 Class I Ongoing

Recalled by Abiomed, Inc. — Danvers, MA

FDA device recall Z-2681-2026 was initiated by Abiomed, Inc. on June 11, 2026 and is designated Class I. 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 th… The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 5,017 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 22, 2026
Initiation Date
June 11, 2026
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
5,017 units

Product Description

ABIOMED Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Set, Pump Set Code 1000323, containing Kit, 23Fr Introducer, 11cm, Sterile, 23 Fr, 11 cm, Product Code 2000342. 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.

Distribution Pattern

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).

Code Information

Pump Set Code 1000323; introducer Product Code 2000342. GTIN 00813502012811. All current batches in field.