BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, Part No. 1013152-12, 1013152-15, 1013152-20, 1013153-08, 1013153-12, 1013153-15, 1013153-20, 1013154-08, 1013154-12, 1013154-15, 1013154-20, 1013155-08, 1013155-12 1013155-15, 1013155-20, 1013156-12, 1013156-15, 1013157-08, 1013157-12, 1013157-15

    Recall: Z-2038-2017 · Initiated March 22, 2017

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2038-2017
    Event Number
    76841
    Firm
    Abbott Vascular
    FEI Number
    2024168
    Product Code
    LOX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    March 22, 2017
    Posted
    May 12, 2017
    Terminated
    February 7, 2018
    Address
    26531 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA, 92591-4630

    Description

    NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, Part No. 1013152-12, 1013152-15, 1013152-20, 1013153-08, 1013153-12, 1013153-15, 1013153-20, 1013154-08, 1013154-12, 1013154-15, 1013154-20, 1013155-08, 1013155-12 1013155-15, 1013155-20, 1013156-12, 1013156-15, 1013157-08, 1013157-12, 1013157-15

    Reason

    Products from the identified lots may exhibit difficulty in removing the protective balloon sheath which can result in issues with inflating or deflating the balloon.

    Action

    An Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 3/22/17 was sent to customers to inform them that Abbott Vascular is recalling the NC Trek RX Coronary Dilation Catheter, NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, and NC Tenku RX PCTA Balloon Catheter. Products from the identified lots may exhibit difficulty in removing the protective balloon sheath which can result in issues with inflating or deflating the balloon. The letter informs the customers of how does the issue occur and what action is Abbott Vascular asking the customers to take. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact local Abbott Vascular Representative or Customer Service Department at (800) 227-9902. On 5/15/17, Abbott Vascular posted a press release on their website to inform customers that Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of three catheters: NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, NC Traveler Coronary Dilatation Catheter, and NC Tenku RX PTCA Balloon Catheter. Products from the identified lots may exhibit difficulty in removing the protective balloon sheath, which could cause problems with inflating or deflating the balloon. Potential risks associated with balloon inflation and deflation difficulties include air embolism, additional intervention, thrombosis, and myocardial infarction.

    Distribution

    US and Worldwide

    Quantity

    449,661 units total (132,040 units in US)