Abbott Vascular recalls NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters that may have difficulty deflating the balloon, potentially causing blockages during procedures. Affected models include REF 1012455-08 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 5.00 X 8MM BDC.
Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters that may have trouble deflating the balloon. This could lead to blockages during medical procedures, which is serious for patients needing coronary treatments.
If the balloon cannot deflate properly, it might block blood flow during coronary procedures. This could cause complications like heart attacks or tissue damage in patients needing the catheter for heart treatments.
Healthcare professionals using the catheters for coronary procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for the model number REF 1012455-08 on the catheter packaging or label. The catheter is sold under the brand name NC TREK and is used for coronary procedures only.
Look for the model number REF 1012455-08 on the catheter packaging or label.
The catheter may have difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon, which could cause blockages during medical procedures.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for consumers. Check with Abbott Vascular for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential hazard, so it is not recommended for use until the manufacturer provides a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1136-2020 — Abbott Vascular Abbott Vascular Hello, I own a Abbott Vascular that is covered by recall Z-1136-2020 from Abbott Vascular. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
