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FDA Approves Impella 5.0 and Impella LD Extended Duration of Use to 14 Days for Cardiogenic Shock Derived from AMI or Cardiomyopathy
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Impella heart pumps have FDA PMA approval to treat heart attack patients in cardiogenic shock, and for shock associated with peripartum cardiomyopathy or myocarditis, and have the unique ability to enable the heart to rest and recover, allowing patients to return home with their own heart. The expanded indication allows for the opportunity to provide longer duration of support for critically ill patients and a longer period of assessment of heart recovery.
One patient who benefited from Impella 5.0 support is
“Early recognition, escalation and a heart team approach are crucial for patients in cardiogenic shock,” said Dr. Abraham. “The Impella 5.0 and Impella LD’s ability to provide greater hemodynamic support and unload the left ventricle make them ideal tools for patients like Erin who need longer duration support and will benefit from ambulation.”
The FDA’s original PMA approval indicating Impella as safe and effective for the treatment of cardiogenic shock was granted in 2016. This approval was based on an analysis of 415 patients from the
The Impella heart pump platform is the most studied mechanical circulatory support device in the history of the
ABOUT IMPELLA HEART PUMPS
The Impella 2.5 and Impella CP devices are FDA approved to treat certain advanced heart failure patients undergoing elective and urgent percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) such as stenting or balloon angioplasty, to re-open blocked coronary arteries. The Impella 2.5®, Impella CP®, Impella CP® with SmartAssist, Impella 5.0® and Impella LD® are FDA approved heart pumps used to treat heart attack or cardiomyopathy patients in cardiogenic shock and have the unique ability to enable native heart recovery, allowing patients to return home with their own heart. To learn more about the Impella platform of heart pumps, including their approved indications and important safety and risk information associated with the use of the devices, please visit: www.protectedpci.com.
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