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NC TREK recallZ-1129-2020 · Abbott Vascular · initiated Jan 29, 2020

Terminated

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Abbott Vascular or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.

FDA root cause category: Process change control

What the company is doing

On 01/29/2020, the firm field personnel and Affiliates directly contacted the first customers beyond the firm's control via phone, email, or personal visit to facilitate rapid notification. The "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Notification informed customers that specific lots of its Coronary Dilatation Catheters with diameters of 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm, and 5.0 mm may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon due to weaker material proximal to the balloon bond resulting from excess heat exposure during manufacturing, and the potential risks with the use of the affected products include air embolism, thrombosis, myocardial infarction and additional intervention. Healthcare Professionals will be instructed to: " Reference the attached list of affected part numbers and lot numbers " Immediately stop using affected devices from these lots " Review your inventory, complete and return the attached Effectiveness Check Form " Return all unused affected product to Abbott " Share this notification with other relevant personnel in their organization The action the Recalling Firm is taking: * Stopped shipping affected lots * Will implement appropriate corrective actions to ensure product performance * Field Representatives can assist in identifying and returning affected devices * Will work with customers to replace returned units with similar devices, pending availability. For any questions, contact Customer Service Department at (800) 227-9902.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1129-2020
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 29, 2020
Posted by the FDA
Feb 14, 2020
Recalling firm
Abbott Vascular
Quantity
Total 39687 NC TREK units (13891 US and 25796 OUS)
Product code
LOX
FDA submissions
K103153, K110134
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nation-wide) and OUS (countries of): Algeria Jordan Argentina Korea Armenia Kuwait Aruba Lebanon Australia Malaysia Austria, Mauritius Bahrain Mexico Bangladesh Morocco Belgium Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Brunei Norway Bulgaria Oman Canada Pakistan Chile Panama China Peru Colombia Poland Costa Rica Portugal Croatia R¿union Cyprus Romania Czech Republic Russian Federation Denmark Saudi Arabia Dominican Republic Singapore Egypt Slovakia Estonia Slovenia Finland South Africa France Spain Germany Sri Lanka Greece State of Palestine Hong Kong Sweden Hungary Switzerland Iceland Taiwan, Province of China India Thailand Indonesia Tunisia Iran Turkey Iraq Ukraine Ireland United Arab Emirates Israel United Kingdom Italy Uruguay Japan Viet Nam

Product description

NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-12 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 12MM BDC The NC TREK RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated for: a) balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis, for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion b) balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion, for the purpose of restoring coronary flow in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction c) balloon dilatation of a stent after implantation (balloon models 2.00 mm 5.00 mm only)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Device Identifier/GTIN: 08717648152061 Part Number: 1012453-12 Lot Numbers: 90730G1 90919G1 90731G1 90927G1 90818G1 91001G1 90822G1 91015G1 90905G1 91025G1 90918G1 91101G1

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 84826).

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