Abbott Vascular NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-08 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 8MM 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 implant Recall
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Product
NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-08 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 8MM 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 implant
Brand
Abbott Vascular
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Device Identifier/GTIN:08717648152054 Part Number: 1012453-08 Lot Numbers: 90731G1 90921G1 90808G1 90928G1 90826G1 91003G1 90906G1 91017G1 91106G1
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-08 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.00 X 8MM BDC The NC T due to Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026