Abiomed (ABMD) 10-K 2016 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-38865, 333-66029, 333-103245, 333-114066, 333-123675, 333-123676, 333-132054, 333-152989, 333-176620, 333-186613, 333-206395 and 333-209414 on Form S-8 of our reports dated May 26, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements of ABIOMED, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of ABIOMED, Inc.’s and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of ABIOMED, Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2016.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 26, 2016