Heart Pump Controller Correction: Abiomed Updates Use Instructions For Automated Impella Controllers

Recall Summary Abiomed is correcting the instructions for Automated Impella Controllers due to a software error that may cause the device to unexpectedly restart when used with certain heart pump devices. The restart could interrupt the operation of the heart pump system. This affects patients using Automated Impella Controllers with left ventricular Impella devices.

Product
Automated Impella Controllers
Reason
A software error may cause the Automated Impella Controller to restart when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-MEDWATCH-RSS
Recall date
2026-06-22
Status
Ongoing

Official recall notice from FDA-MEDWATCH-RSS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/32c86974-be5d-4da7-b0dc-4e75f2b97625