Did you or a loved one experience Abiomed Impella complications? Were these complications the result of an existing transcatheter aortic valve replacement? Did you receive a mail about a class action settlement concerning Abiomed Impella pumps recalled due to interactions with valve replacements? This review will help you partake in the class action settlement after confirming the authenticity of the mail.
What Is Abiomed Impella pumps recalled due to interactions with valve replacements lawsuit?
Abiomed recalled several models of its Impella blood pump in June 2023. The recall covered the following models:
- Impella 5.0 Blood Pump
- Impella CP Blood Pump
- Impella 2.5 Blood Pump
- Impella CP with SmartAssist Blood Pump
- Impella LD Blood Pump
- Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Blood Pump
According to the recall notice, if these pumps make contact with a previously implanted transcatheter aortic valve replacement, the device can fracture and fail, potentially causing catastrophic injuries. Abiomed reportedly failed to address these considerations in its device instructions, leading to 26 injuries and four deaths.
What Is This Class Action All About?
In June 2023, Abiomed recalled several Impella pump models due to concerns that the devices can be life-threatening when used in patients who have undergone a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The recall covers the following models:
- Impella 5.0 Blood Pump
- Impella CP Blood Pump
- Impella 2.5 Blood Pump
- Impella CP with SmartAssist Blood Pump
- Impella LD Blood Pump
- Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Blood Pump
A TAVR is done when a person’s aortic valve fails to work as intended, resulting in narrowing of the valve and restricted blood flow in the heart. Unfortunately, Impella pump instructions reportedly fail to address precautions that doctors need to take when using the devices in patients who have undergone a TAVR.
According to the FDA’s recall notice, the Impella pump motor housing can come into contact with parts of the TAVR, causing damage to the device, which may potentially fracture or fail. This damage could cause reduced blood flow or might release pieces of broken blades into the bloodstream. In patients who require high levels of support, this can be life threatening.
Unfortunately, this risk is not hypothetical. According to the FDA, Abiomed has received 30 complaints of 26 injuries and four deaths in connection with this TAVR incompatibility.
Although the Impella pumps are not being removed from the medical field, Abiomed sent an urgent medical device correction notice to its customers to better address TAVR problems. Doctors were encouraged to use caution when positioning the devices, to avoid repositioning the device during use and to monitor patients closely for low flow.
Who Is Eligible?
This settlement concerns all persons who experienced Impella pump complications due to a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
To partake in this settlement, class member must submit a valid and timely claim on the settlement website.
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
The pay for this settlement varies and the proof of purchase is not necessary.
Patients who experienced complications due to Abiomed Impella pumps’ incompatibility with TAVRs may be able to take legal action. Bereaved family members of patients who died due to these complications may also be eligible to file a lawsuit. An Impella lawsuit could help recover compensation for medical expenses, permanent injuries and other damages.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim to the settlement website, just like Trader Joe recall class action settlement we have reviewed, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim.
