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Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System, Catalog Number: 0015-0000. Manufactured by Abiomed, Inc. Danvers, MA. Intende

FDA device recall Z-0824-2010 · posted 2010-03-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Reason for recall
Console shut down with no audible alarm
Action taken
Abiomed initiated the recall by telephone contact and followed with a Recall Letter dated January 27, 2010. Consignees were informed that a Field Service Engineer will be in contact and schedule a time to visit and correct the affected device. For further information, contact Abiomed Quality Assurance at 1-978-656-1543 or Abiomed Field Service at 1-800-554-8666.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DSQ
Quantity affected
496 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico and Germany.
Date initiated
2009-12-16
Date posted
2010-03-04
Date terminated
2014-07-02
Location
Danvers, MA

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