Abiomed, Inc. recalls Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product…
The Impella 5.5 pump experienced a heightened complaint rate for purge leaks.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2023-05-24
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Abiomed
- Product
- Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product…
- Classification
- Class I
- Units
- US Nationwide. Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, Switzerland,…
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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