 Since 2005 when Abiomed acquired the Impella technology, the latter's heart devices have received a series of FDA approvals.In 2007, the Impella 2.5 heart pump was among 35 healthcare products to receive a 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award.As of March 2019, the Impella heart pump products included the Impella 2.5, Impella 5.0/LD, Impella CP and Impella RP.