Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 26, 2020
Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.
Abbott Vascular recalled NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-20 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 20MM BDC … - a critical-severity action.
NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-20 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 20MM BDC … was recalled by Abbott Vascular in February 26, 2020. Reason: Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1131-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Vascular issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1131-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1131-2020) was formally reported on February 26, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 29, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Abbott Vascular is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Temecula, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as Total 39687 NC TREK units (13891 US and 25796 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nation-wide) and OUS (countries of): Algeria Jordan Argentina Korea Armenia Kuwait Aruba Lebanon Australi…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
Total 39687 NC TREK units (13891 US and 25796 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-20 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 20MM 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)
Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1131-2020 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 29, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Vascular |
| Firm location | Temecula, CA |
| Affected scope | Total 39687 NC TREK units (13891 US and 25796 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nation-wide) and OUS (countries of): Algeria Jordan Argentina Korea Armenia Kuwait Aruba Lebanon Australia … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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