FDAFDA recall Z-2693-2026 · Jul 22, 2026

Abiomed, Inc.: ABIOMED Intro Kit recall

Recall found

Product

ABIOMED Intro Kit, 14Fr x 13 and 25 cm, PKGD, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0023-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3025-JP. heart pump and accessories

Reason for recall

A potential for introducer sheath leakage from under the sheath cap and along the hub score lines, identified in 14Fr and 23Fr Introducers. These manufacturing issues are not visually detectable by the user, and 14Fr or 23Fr Introducers are provided in every pump set.

What to do

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Recall details

FDA classification: Class I: FDA's most serious class, where use of or exposure to the product may cause serious health problems or death.
Status: Ongoing
Codes, lots and dates: Pump Set Code 0052-0023-JP; Introducer Product Code 0052-3025-JP. GTIN: 00813502011449. All current batches in field.
Quantity: 96 units
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Brunei (BN), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Ireland (IE), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Kuwait (KW), Luxembourg (LU), Malaysia (MY), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Panama (PA), Poland (PL), Saudi Arabia (SA), Serbia (RS), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), United Arab Emirates (AE), and United Kingdom (GB).
Recalling firm: Abiomed, Inc., Danvers, MA
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall started: 2026-06-11

Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-2693-2026 · search recall number Z-2693-2026 in FDA's Enforcement Report.

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