FDA Issues Urgent Recall of 66,000 Impella Heart Pumps Linked to Injuries and Deaths
- FDA issues highest-level Class I recall alert for Impella heart pumps
- Impella pumps linked to 129 serious injuries and 49 deaths
- Pumps can cut through left ventricle wall, causing serious health issues
- Over 66,000 devices recalled in the U.S. from Oct 2021 to Oct 2023
- Recall asks customers to follow new instructions to prevent issues
