Abiomed Impella Recall Issued For Heart Pump Catheter’s Instructions Due to Blood Clot Risks
This is the third Impella heart pump recall issued in recent months, following reports of injuries and deaths due to device failures.
Topic Archives: Impella Heart Pump
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Impella 5.5 Heart Pump Recall Follows Reports of Fluid Leaks and Patient Injuries
The FDA has given the Impella heart pump recall a class I designation, meaning the problems could cause severe patient injuries and deaths.
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New Clinical Data Shows Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump is Safe, Despite Concerns Over Patient Deaths: FDA
FDA says Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump Systems are safe enough to use, but must be limited to specific patient populations.
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Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump Side Effects May Include High Rate Of Patient Deaths, FDA Warns
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Abiomed Impella RP System Linked To Increased Risk Of Patient Deaths, FDA Warns
