The Surgeon’s Heart Pump
A minimally invasive heart pump that delivers full support,
allowing the heart to rest; enabling full recovery.
Impella Connect®
Cloud-based remote monitoring in the COVID-19 era
Ease of Insertion
Via the axillary artery or the anterior aorta
Designed for Long Duration Support
Patient ambulation, ceramic bearings, no pigtail
Forward Flow with Maximum Unloading
End organ and coronary perfusion, allowing the heart to rest
Enables Heart Recovery
Minimally invasive weanable VAD
Ease of Patient Management
Intelligently position, manage and wean with SmartAssist
FDA Approval for up to 14 days of support
CE Mark for up to 30 days
Intelligent Metrics
To Optimize Pump and Patient Management
Optical Sensor and Advanced Metrics
- Pump re-positioning without image guidance*
- Better, faster resolution of suction alarms
- Earlier identification of right heart failure
- Assist in hemodynamic assessment and successful weaning guidance
FDA Approval for SmartAssist, PMA Supplement P140003/S026
* When “Position in Ventricle” alarm is triggered
Ease of Patient Management
Impella Heart Pump
- Repositioning in the ICU without the need for imaging*
- New sensor technology for confident positioning
- Greater hemodynamic support and ease of use
Advanced Metrics
- Better and faster resolution of suction alarms
- Earlier identification of right heart failure
- Assist in hemodynamic assessment and successful weaning
Impella Connect
- Cloud-based, remote monitoring for better patient outcomes
- Collaborative patient management
- Streamlined continuity of care
* When “Position in Ventricle” alarm is triggered
Intelligently Manage
Better, Faster Resolution of Suction Alarms and RHF Identification
Metrics During Intervention

At the initiation of the balloon inflation, the aortic placement signal begins to dampen and eventually diminishes, demonstrating unloading with Impella support.
The longer the balloon is inflated,
notice the uncoupling of AO and LV waveforms due to the decreased contractility of the heart.
When balloon is deflated, the return
of pulsatility is demonstrated.
Post-intervention, trend screen
may be used to assess weaning.
Standard Screen Prior to Inflations
Weaning Guidance – Successful Wean
Observe trends in pump metrics during weaning.
As the Impella flow decreases, confirm preservation of total cardiac output.
3 Steps to Guide Weaning:
- Look for stable MAP and LVEDP
- Assess native heart recovery
- Preserve Total Cardiac Output
Improved Troubleshooting for Suction Management
How To Recognize
Diastolic Suction
- Negative diastolic pressure;
recovers by end of diastole - Normal Systolic Pressure
- Low Diastolic Flows
How To Resolve
- Check filling and volume status
- Check Impella® position
How To Recognize
Continuous Suction
- Negative diastolic pressure;
does not recover - Low Systolic Pressure
- Low Systolic & Diastolic Flows
How To Resolve
- Check Impella position
- Check filling and volume status
Check RHF if you are experiencing persistent suction alarms with OK volume & position
Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist: Implantation Experience
Presented at STS 2020, Michael Tong, MD from the Cleveland Clinic shares his experience with the latest Impella heart pump designed for surgeons.
Impella Connect
Cloud-based, remote monitoring of the Impella® device status for better patient outcomes
Collaborative Patient Management
Facilitates patient management from any location
Access to Clinical Expertise
Enhances Abiomed’s 24/7 on-demand clinical support
Streamlined Continuity of Care
Enables timely and effective clinical care
SmartAssist® Technology
To request more information on the Impella platform with SmartAssist click below.
FDA Approved, PMA Supplement, 2019
Metrics are for informational purposes and are not intended for diagnostic use. Values must be verified independently using an approved diagnostic device and must not be used for patient monitoring.
IMP-1002