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Abiomed Impella RP Class I Recall - Sensor Malfunction

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Filed March 11th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The FDA has classified a recall of Abiomed Impella RP devices as Class I due to a sensor malfunction. The differential pressure (dP) sensor may drift, potentially affecting device performance. The recall is ongoing and has worldwide distribution.

What changed

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for Abiomed Impella RP devices (Product Code: 0046-0011) due to a malfunction in the differential pressure (dP) sensor. This malfunction can cause sensor values to drift, posing a risk to patient safety. The recall is ongoing and affects devices distributed worldwide, including in the US and several European countries.

Healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers using or distributing the Impella RP device must be aware of this recall. While the document does not specify immediate actions for compliance officers, it highlights a critical product safety issue. Entities should review their inventory and patient usage of this device and follow manufacturer guidance for any necessary actions or reporting related to this ongoing recall.

What to do next

  1. Review inventory and patient usage of Abiomed Impella RP devices.
  2. Follow manufacturer guidance regarding this recall.
  3. Report any adverse events or concerns related to the sensor malfunction.

Source document (simplified)

Abiomed, Inc.

Device Recalls (Class I)

← All Device Recalls (Class I) Class I Z-1471-2026 · 20260311 · Ongoing

Product

Impella RP. Product Code: 0046-0011.

Reason for Recall

Differential pressure (dP) sensor in Impella RP devices may malfunction, causing sensor values to drift.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Serbia, ...

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Source

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Classification

Agency
FDA
Filed
March 11th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
Z-1471-2026

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers Medical device makers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Medical Device Recalls Product Safety
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Product Safety Healthcare

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