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Abiomed purge cassette generation 1 for impella
Official notice
4 Mar 2026
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4 Mar 2026
An official Health Canada notice concerns Abiomed purge cassette generation 1 for impella. Abiomed, Inc. Has issued a voluntary device recall (removal) of Purge Cassette (Generation 1) due to an increased risk of purge leaks. An updated Purge Cassette (Generation 2) has been developed with a lower risk of purge leaks. Abiomed is coordinating the product removal and replacement process. In the interim, when using a Generation 1 Purge Cassette Abiomed advises closely monitoring the Purge System and consulting the IFU should a 'Purge Pressure Low' alarm occur. Published 2026-03-04.
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Recall number
81683
Official notice
2026-03-04
The hazard
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Abiomed, Inc. Has issued a voluntary device recall (removal) of Purge Cassette (Generation 1) due to an increased risk of purge leaks. An updated Purge Cassette (Generation 2) has been developed with a lower risk of purge leaks. Abiomed is coordinating the product removal and replacement process. In the interim, when using a Generation 1 Purge Cassette Abiomed advises closely monitoring the Purge System and consulting the IFU should a 'Purge Pressure Low' alarm occur.
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