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• Abiomed Impella Lawsuit Alleges Heart Pump Caused Wrongful Death of Illinois Woman

  January 15, 2025

  Russell Maas

  A Missouri family has filed an Impella wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the defective heart pump caused severe complications during cardiac surgery, leading to a preventable death.

• Impella CP Heart Pump Recall Issued For Devices Shipped After Failing Inspections

  August 13, 2024

  Russell Maas

  AbioMed has issued an Impella Heart Pump recall over the potential for the heart pump devices with Smart Assist to unexpectedly stop working or release dangerous particulate matter.

• Study Links Impella Heart Pump to Severe Bleeding, Limb Damage and Other Serious Complications

  May 1, 2024

  Russell Maas

  Study finds Impella heart pumps significantly increase the risk of bleeding, limb ischemia, hemolysis, device failure, or worsening aortic regurgitation.