Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- May 14, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Abiomed
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Abiomed
- Model numbers
- All products below with software versions 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 7.1 and above. 1. Product Code: 0042-0000-AU, GTIN: 00813502010886, Serial Numbers: IC5341, IC5523, IC5677 +12 more
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
May 14, 2026
Reported by FDA DEVICE
June 24, 2026
RecallRadar source check
June 30, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Abiomed, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
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Full Description
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), for use with left heart support blood pump. Labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, JP; Product Code: 0042-0000-JP. 6. Impella Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0000-UK. 7. Impella Controller, Packaged, US; Product Code: 0042-0000-US. 8. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0010-AU. 9. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0010-EU. 10. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0010-IN. 11. Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-UK. 12.Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US, UK; Product Code: 0042-0010-US. 13. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, CA; Product Code: 0042-0040-CA. 14. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, EU; Product Code: 0042-0040-EU. 15. Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, JP, EU; Product Code: 0042-0040-JP. 16. Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, AU; Product Code: 0042-0040-AU. 17. Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, UK; Product Code: 0042-0040-UK. 18. Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, US; Product Code: 0042-0040-US.. Reason: Potential software error in the Automated Impella Controller ("AIC" ) when used in conjunction with left ventricular Impella devices.. Classification: Class I. Quantity: 10,297 units. Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
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