Impella 5.0 Blood Pump Recalled for Potential Impeller Blade Destruction Risk
Abiomed's Impella 5.0 intravascular blood pump is recalled due to risk of impeller blade destruction when interacting with heart valve replacements. The damaged pump can cause reduced blood flow and potentially release fractured material into the bloodstream.
- Product
- Impella 5.0 intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Number 005062
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide