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FDA Issues Early Alert for Impella Heart Pump Introducer Kits Over Bleeding Risk

18 Jun 2026 4:34 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA issued an Early Alert for Abiomed and Oscor's Introducer Kits used with Impella heart pumps due to potential leakage. Manufacturing issues increase access-site bleeding risk, prompting a recommendation for corrections before continued use to prevent serious complications.

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