ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2692-2026 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter

Abiomed, Inc.

ABIOMED Insertion Kit, Pkgd, JP, Pump Set Code 0052-0011-JP; containing Introducer Product Code 0052-3006-JP. heart pump and accessories

DateJul 10, 2026 (initiated Jun 11, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonA 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.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionAn URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (CORRECTION) notice dated 06/10/2026 was mailed to consignees. The notice directs consignees to maintain awareness of this recall among practitioners and use appropriate clinical awareness, monitoring, and patient support as needed. Further clinical direction is provided in the notice. The notification is to be forwarded to users and to facilities where product was further distributed. The notice should be visible for awareness. Consignees with any questions can contact OneMD-Field_Actions@its.jnj.com.
Quantity117 units
DistributionWorldwide 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 (
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K192769Impella CP Introducer
Abiomed, Inc., Nov 18, 2019
K201116Abiomed 23 Fr Sheath
Abiomed, Inc., Jun 15, 2020