FDA Device recall Z-1589-2026
Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged
- FDA Device
- Class I
- ongoing
- Published 2026-04-08
On 2026-04-08 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged by Abiomed, citing increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1589-2026 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2026-02-18 |
| Published | 2026-04-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Abiomed |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
Purge Cassette, sold within Impella Pump Sets and Individually Packaged. Labeled and distributed in the below configurations and corresponding product codes. 1. Purge Cassette, 5 Pack; Product Code: 0043-0003. 2. Impella RP US Pump Set; Product Code: 004334. 3. Purge Cassette, Packaged; Product Code: 0043-0002. Also included inside Product Code 0043-0003 above. Product Code 0043-0002 also includes innermost packaged product with Product Code 0043-0001. 4. Impella 2.5 Set; Product Code: 004413 (Customer facing code 005040). 5. Impella RP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0046-0011. 6. Impella CP Pump Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0002. 7. Impella CP Pump Set BR; Product Code: 0048-0002-BR. 8. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, EU; Product Code: 0048-0014 (Also inclusive of codes 0048-0047 and 1000402 listed below). 9. Impella CP Smart Assist Set, Canada; Product Code: 0048-0044. 10. Impella CP Smart Assist Set APAC; Product Code: 0048-0047 (inclusive under code 0048-0014). 11. Impella 5.0 IMC Pump Set EU; Product Code: 005060. 12. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, EU; Product Code: 0550-0002. 13. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, CA; Product Code: 0550-0004. 14. 5.5 Accessories AU; Product Code: 1000362. 15. Impella CP Smart Assist Set; Product Code: 1000402 (inclusive under code 0048-0014).
Reason
Increased risk of purge leaks with Generation 1 purge cassettes.
Identifiers
| code_info | 1. Product Code: 0043-0003. GTIN: 00813502011135. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 2. Product Code…1. Product Code: 0043-0003. GTIN: 00813502011135. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 2. Product Code: 004334. GTIN: 00813502011029. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 3. Product Code: 0043-0002. GTIN: 00813502010510. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. Also included inside Product Code 0043-0003 above. Product Code 0043-0002 also includes innermost packaged product with Product Code 0043-0001 (GTIN: 00813502011999). 4. Product Code: 004413 (Customer facing code 005040). GTIN: 00813502010947. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 5. Product Code: 0046-0011. GTIN: 04260113630273. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 6. Product Code: 0048-0002. GTIN: 04260113630242. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 7. Product Code: 0048-0002-BR. GTIN: 00813502011777. All Purge Cassette batches/lot numbers are affected. 8. Product Code: 0048-0014 (Also inclusive of codes 0048-0047 and 1000402 list |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1589-2026%22
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