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Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist®

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist is a surgically implanted heart pump for up to 14 days that is indicated for the treatment of ongoing cardiogenic shock that occurs immediately following AMI, open heart surgery, cardiomyopathy, or myocarditis in adult patients, and in pediatric patients weighing ≥30 kg. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist unloads the left ventricle and provides the circulatory support necessary to allow heart recovery and early assessment of residual myocardial function.

Instructions for use
Product image of an Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® shown with its catheter and flexible cannula on a white background.

About this device

Inserted via surgical cut-down through the axillary artery or direct aortic approach

Specialties

Cardiothoracic surgery

Conditions

Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, AMI cardiogenic shock

Intelligent, simplified positioning

  • Hemodynamic sensors to intelligently position, manage, and wean 
  • Aortic placement signal for position surveillance 
  • Optimized suction event management 
  • Clear, concise alarms for improved troubleshooting
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New guidelines for temporary mechanical support in adult cardiac surgery

EACTS, STS, and AATS guidelines place microaxial flow pumps like Impella at the forefront of temporary mechanical support options in patients with cardiogenic shock. 

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System attachments & accessories

Automated Impella Controller™ device featuring a color display screen with the text 'Automated Impella Controller' and an image of an Impella catheter. The controller includes control buttons and a large dial on the right side.

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist kit

Part number: 1000100

Sterile packaged Impella 5.5 insertion kit with labeled components.

Automated Impella Controller™

Part number: 0042-0010-US

Axillary insertion kit containing a white T-shaped handle device, a thin blue guidewire, two beige securing clips, and a purple extension tube with a stopcock valve.

Axillary insertion kit

Part number: 0052-3009

Coiled medical guidewire with white tubing secured by clips and a blue tapered tip at one end, designed for cardiovascular procedures.

0.018” x 260 cm Placement Guidewire

Part number: 0052-3005

Impella purge cassette set with multiple connected components. The set includes color-coded connectors in yellow and red, clamps, and a transparent chamber for fluid flow.

Purge cassette

Part number: 0043-0002

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