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
- Company
- Abbott Vascular
- Recall Initiated
- March 22, 2017
- Posted
- May 12, 2017
- Terminated
- February 7, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-2038-2017
- Quantity
- 449,661 units total (132,040 units in US)
- Firm Location
- Temecula, CA
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
US and Worldwide
Lot / Code Info
Lot Number 61209G1 61209G2 61102G1 61102G1 61012G1 61209G1 61101G1 60415G1 61209G1 61102G1 61101G1 61101G1 61102G1 60415G1 61102G1 61101G1 60415G1 61209G1 61102G1 50415G1 50919G1 51110G1 61209G1 50919G1 51210G1 61101G1 61102G1 60415G1 61102G1 60415G1 61209G1
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
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.