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Critical RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Monitoring Devices

Automated Impella Controller (AIC) Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Agency Publication Date: October 9, 2025
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Summary

Abiomed, Inc. has recalled 10,153 units of the Automated Impella Controller (AIC), a device used to provide left heart support for blood pumps. The recall is due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the controller's operating system. These vulnerabilities could theoretically allow an unauthorized user to gain access to the device's system settings or operations.

Risk

Unauthorized access to the controller's operating system could allow a malicious user to interfere with device functions or settings, which could lead to a loss of heart support for the patient. While no injuries have been reported specifically due to this issue, the cybersecurity risk is considered critical for life-support equipment.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 10,153 units of the Abiomed Automated Impella Controller (AIC), which are used in clinical settings to support blood pumps for patients needing heart assistance.
  2. The affected controllers are identified by 32 distinct product codes, including the 0042-0000 series, 0042-0010 series, 0042-0040 series, and product codes 1000201 and 1000432. All serial numbers for these specific product codes are included in the recall. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) for additional information or questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, AU
Model / REF:
0042-0000-AU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010886

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, CA
Model / REF:
0042-0000-CA
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011272

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, EU
Model / REF:
0042-0000-EU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011289

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, EU, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0000-EU-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011289

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, IN
Model / REF:
0042-0000-IN
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011418

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, JP
Model / REF:
0042-0000-JP
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010428

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Japan, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0000-JP-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010428

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, UK
Model / REF:
0042-0000-UK
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011296

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), UK, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0000-UK-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011296

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, US
Model / REF:
0042-0000-US
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010022

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Packaged, US, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0000-US-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010022

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, AU
Model / REF:
0042-0010-AU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010930

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, EU
Model / REF:
0042-0010-EU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010961

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, EU, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0010-EU-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010961

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, IN
Model / REF:
0042-0010-IN
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011425

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, UK
Model / REF:
0042-0010-UK
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010978

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, UK, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0010-UK-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010978

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, Packaged, US
Model / REF:
0042-0010-US
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010985

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Impella Optical Controller, US, Loaner
Variants: Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0010-US-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010985

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, AU
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-AU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502012972

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, CA
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-CA
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502012958

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: AIC w/Remote Link, Pkgd, Cln Trl, US
Variants: Remote Link, Clinical Trial
Model / REF:
0042-0040-CT
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011722

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: AIC w/Remote Link, Pkgd, Cln Trl, US, Loaner
Variants: Remote Link, Clinical Trial, Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0040-CT-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011722

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pack'd, EU
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-EU
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502012217

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, EU, Loaner
Variants: Impella Connect, Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0040-EU-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502012217

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pkgd, JP
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-JP
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011814

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC w/Impella Connect, Pkgd, JP, Loaner
Variants: Impella Connect, Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0040-JP-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011814

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, UK
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-UK
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502012484

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical, AIC, Impella Connect, Pkgd, US
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
0042-0040-US
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011401

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Optical AIC Impella Connect, US, Loaner
Variants: Impella Connect, Loaner
Model / REF:
0042-0040-US-L
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502011401

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: Dbl optical, AIC Impella Connect, Phg US
Variants: Double Optical, Impella Connect
Model / REF:
1000201
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502010442

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Product: AIC w/Impella Connect for ECP
Variants: Impella Connect
Model / REF:
1000432
Serial Numbers:
All Serial Numbers
GTIN:
813502013030

Used for left heart support blood pump.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97617
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Abiomed, Inc.
Sold By: Hospitals; Medical Centers; Surgical Centers; Authorized Medical Distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10,153 units
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: October 10, 2025

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