Japan VAD Council,
IMPELLA Committee

Approved products

Product Name:IMPELLA circulatory assist pump catheters
Approval Number:22800BZI00032000
Approved:as of September 27, 2016
Latest Product Inserts:IMPELLA 2.5
(See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)
IMPELLA 5.0
(See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)
IMPELLA CP
(See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)
IMPELLA CP SmartAssist
(See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)


Product Name:IMPELLA 5.5 circulatory assist pump catheters
Approval Number:30300BZI00040000
Approved:as of November 22, 2021
Latest Product Inserts:IMPELLA 5.5 SmartAssist (See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)


Product Name:IMPELLA controller
Approval Number:22800BZI00031000
Approved:as of September 27, 2016
Latest Product Inserts:IMPELLA Controller
(See PMDA Product Insert, Japanese Language)

Approval conditions

  1. In collaboration with the related societies, the guidelines for the appropriate use shall be established, and necessary measures must be taken to ensure that the product is used by the heart team with sufficient knowledge and experience on the procedures, at medical institutions capable of providing a systematic approach to assisted circulation therapy.
  2. Thorough training must be provided to the heart team to ensure adherence to the guidelines on the appropriate use of the product and to assure safety.