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

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.

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.