8 results

• Abiomed, J&J Challenge Class Action Lawsuit Over Impella Heart Pump

  November 14, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Manufacturers seek to dismiss class action claims filed as part of wrongful death lawsuit linking the Impella heart pump to a man's death.

• Impella Heart Pump Lawsuit Updated With New Allegations Over Perforated Left Ventricle

  October 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has tossed out a motion to partially dismiss an Impella heart pump wrongful death lawsuit after the plaintiff filed an amended complaint.

• Abiomed Challenges Impella Blood Pump Class Action Claims

  August 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The manufacturer is seeking the dismissal of an Impellla blood pump class action lawsuit alleging that a woman's husband died because the frequently recalled devices were defectively designed.

• Impella Pump Lawyers Involved in Class Action Lawsuit To Meet With Judge July 29

  June 25, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawyers will meet with a federal judge for the first time next month to brief the court on a recently-filed Impella class action lawsuit and how the litigation should proceed.

• Impella Pump Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Defects Caused Perforated Left Ventricle, Wrongful Death

  June 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A widow has filed an Impella heart pump class action lawsuit following the discovery that her husband's death was likely linked to the implant piercing his heart.

• Impella Pump Heart Perforation Problems Were Not Adequately Disclosed to FDA: Report

  April 9, 2024

  Russell Maas

  FDA letter accuses Abiomed of not reporting heart-tearing incidents linked to the recalled Impella devices as required by law.

• Impella Left Sided Blood Pump Recall Issued Over Risk of Perforations Due to Faulty Instructions

  March 25, 2024

  Hannah Brown

  The Impella Left Sided Blood Pump recall warns that the device has been linked to heart perforations, resulting in severe injuries and deaths.

• FDA Warns of Medtronic Micra Leadless Pacemaker Heart Perforation Risks

  November 18, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning that Medtronic leadless pacemakers could increase the risk of cardiac perforations, resulting in life-threatening complications.