Abbott Vascular Recalls
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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 implantat
Coronary Dilatation Catheters may exhibit difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon.
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.
20/30 INDEFLATOR -REF 1000184 WPL2122268-01 (2019-03-01)
Due to an increase in complaint trend for leaks and intermittent/loose connections.
On 03/11/2022, the firm sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE/DEVICE RECALL" Letter via visit, email or mail, to customers informing them that specific lots of 20/30 INDEFLATOR, INDEFLATOR Plus 30 and associated Priority Packs my exhibit leaks and/or a loose connection at the rotating luer assembly or stopcock connection, which could lead to air ingress under vacuum. Customers are instructed to: 1)Immediately stop using the devices from the affected lots 2) Review their inventory, complete and return the provided Effectiveness Check Form 3) Return all unused affected devices to the Recalling Firm 4) Share the Recall Notification with relevant personnel in their organization 5) if the affected products have been further distributed/transferred, notify those customers 6) Report any occurrence of product performance issues or patient adverse events to the Recalling Firm at 800-227-9902 The Recalling Firm: -Has immediately stop shipping devices from affected lots -Conducting an investigation to determine/confirm that there are not other affected products or lots in distribution -Implementing appropriate corrective actions to ensure product performance -Will work to replace inventory when available For questions or assistance contact the local representative or customer service department at 800-227-9902
Xience Sierra TM Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System, RX 3.5mm x 33mmStrength: 100 g/cm, Nominal Everolimus Content: 209 g; Lot number 903224A,
Incorrect expiration date
On March 25, 2020, the firm informed their customers that the firm has become aware that products were labeled with the incorrect expiration date. The firm sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" to customers. The recalled devices were shipped with a 36 months labeled expiration date, instead of 12 month expiration date. The firm is instructing customers to : - Review their inventory and immediately stop using devices from this lot - Complete and return the attached Effectiveness Check Form - Return all unused affected product to the firm. - Share this notification with other relevant personnel in their organization The firm requested customers to report any adverse reactions or quality problems to Customer Service Department at (800) 227-9902 and to return the "Effectiveness Check Form" to Customer Service Department at (800) 227-9902, scanned copy via E-mail to AVRegulatoryCompliance@av.abbott.com; return a copy of this form with the returned product.
Abbott MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery System, UDI: 08717648226366, Part: CDS0601-XTR, Sterile EO, Rx Only
Reports of implantable mitral valve repair system clips unexpectedly opening and becoming nonfunctional, resulting from unintended excessive force applied during the Clip implantation. Excessive force can also result in unexpected movement of clip arms. The inability to close and remove the device has lead to surgery and additional intervention.
On 05/01/19, Urgent Medical Device Correction notices were sent to implanting physicians, via personal delivery or email, informing them that under normal use conditions, this failure will not occur. To prevent unintended force from being applied to the clip, revised instructions, including definition and related technique, for performing the steps "Establish Final Angle" and "Invert the Clip Arms" were developed and provided herein. The revised instructions will be applied to the shared XTR and NTR Clip Delivery System Instructions for Use. Unintended excessive force applied to the NTR Clip Delivery System during "Establish Final Arm Angle" can result in unexpected movement of clip arms; however, unlike XTR, the NTR Clip does not become damaged and remains functional. Adhering to the revised IFU sections for both product platforms will ensure consistency of use. Further, the firm requested that customers read the Field Safety Notice, review revised instructions for use with firm representatives, sign and return Effectiveness Check Forms, and share this information with all personnel associated with the procedure. The revised instruction steps provided in this communication will be updated in the product IFU and included in associated training. Your current inventory of product is acceptable for safe use following the revised IFU steps described above. There is no need to return any product. Customers with additional questions are encouraged to call customer service at 800-227-9902.
PLUS 30 PRIORITY PACK Accessory Kit Product Usage: Is recommended for use during vascular procedures in conjunction with interventional and / or diagnostic devices (e.g., balloon dilatation catheters, atherectomy devices, stent delivery systems, intravascular ultrasound devices).
Incorrect expiration being entered for one lot.
Abbott Vascular sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice/ Device Recall letter dated July 3, 2018 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to: " Review inventory and stop using affected devices. " Complete and return the attached Effectiveness Check Form " Return the unused identified products to Abbott Vascular " Share this notification with other relevant personnel in their organization For questions contact Abbott Representative or Customer Service department on 800-227-9902.
NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, Part No. 1012448-06, 1012448-08, 1012448-12, 1012448-15, 1012448-20, 1012449-06, 1012449-08, 1012449-12, 1012449-15, 1012449-20, 1012449-25, 1012450-06, 1012450-08, 1012450-12, 1012450-15, 1012450-20, 1012451-06, 1012451-08, 1012451-12, 1012451-15, 1012451-20, 1012451-25, 1012452-08, 1012452-12, 1012452-15, 1012452-20, 1012453-08, 1012453-12, 1012453-15, 1012453-20
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.
StarClose SE Vascular Closure System, Part No. 14679-01, 14679-02. The UDI is 08717648079467. The GMDN is 47411.
Abbott Vascular is recalling the StarClose SE Vascular Closure System because it may exhibit difficulty or failure to deploy the StarClose SE Clip.
An urgent field safety notice will be sent to customers on 2/10/17 to inform them that Abbott Vascular has initiated a recall regarding specific lots of the StarClose SE Vascular Closure System. Customers are informed that product from the identified lots may exhibit difficulty or failure to deploy the StarClose SE Clip. Potential risks associated with this event include prolonged procedure times, use of another device or manual compression to achieve hemostasis. Customers are instructed of the actions to be taken and what Abbott Vascular is doing about the recall. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact their local Abbott Vascular Representative or Customer Service Department at (800) 227-9902.
Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) system (Australia). The Absorb BVS is a temporary scaffold indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter that will eventually resorb and potentially facilitate normalization of vessel function in patients with ischemic heart disease due to de novo native coronary artery lesions. The treated lesion length should be less than the nominal scaffolding length (8 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 23 mm, 28 mm) with reference vessel diameters e 2.0 mm and d 3.8 mm.
Abbott Vascular is initiating a recall of the Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) System due to studies showing elevated rates of major adverse events, specifically, myocardial infraction and scaffold thrombosis when compared to patients treated with the Xience metallic drug eluting stent.
Abbott Vascular sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall and Hazard Alert letter dated April 26, 2017, to affected customers to inform them that the action is in response to recent concerns over data from some studies showing elevated rates of major adverse events, specifically, myocardial infraction and scaffold thrombosis when compared to patients treated with the Xience metallic drug eluting stent. Customers were informed of the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to stop using these devices immediately, advise BVS patients to follow the recommendations for DAPT prescribed by their health care provider. Advise patients experiencing new cardiac symptoms to seek clinical care, review their inventory and complete the attached Facsimile Reply Form and display and share this notification with other relevant personnel within their organization. Customers with questions are instructed to contact their local Abbott Vascular Representative or Customer Service department.
MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains the Clip Delivery System, product number CDS0201, GTIN 08717648195914 and the Steerable Guide Catheter, product number SGC0101, GTIN 08717648195921. The MitraClip Clip Delivery System (CDS) consists of three major components: 1) the Delivery Catheter 2) the Steerable Sleeve, and 3) the MitraClip device. The implantable MitraClip device is located at the distal end of the CDS. The CDS is used to advance and man
Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-Way Actuator Knob where a user attempted implanting a MitraClip, but the Clip could not be detached from the delivery system due to a mandrel fracture.
The firm, Abbott Vascular, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE/MITRACLIP/CORRECTION" letter dated 2/4/16 to all the customers who received the MitraClip System. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers are informed that their inventory is acceptable for safe use following the revised IFU steps described in the customer notification letter and that there is no need for the customers to return any product to Abbott Vascular. Customers with questions are instructed to contact their local Abbott Vascular representative.Customers were also instructed complete and return a Training Form/Effectiveness Check via their Abbott Vascular Representative, fax to 1-951-914-5951 or scan and email to AVRegulatoryCompliance@av.abbott.com. The firm is revising the IFU to incorporate the revised procedural steps. A press release dated 2/26/16 will be posted on the firm's website to inform the public that Abbott has initiated a voluntary safety notice regarding the MitraClip Delivery System to reinforce the proper procedures used to operate and deploy the device. Customers with questions or concerns are instructed to contact Abbott Vascular Representative or call Abbott Vascular at (800) 227-9902.
Armada 35/ Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters. The device is intended for dilatation of lesions in the vasculature.
Abbott Vascular is recalling the Armada 35 and Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters because they have discovered that some devices may exhibit difficulty inflating and/or deflating.
An "Urgent Device Recall" letter dated 8/20/2012 was sent to all customers who purchased the Armada 35 and Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the action to be taken. A list of lot numbers and an effectiveness check form was sent to customers with the customer notification letter. Customers were instructed to call Abbott Vascular Customer Service at (800) 227-9902.
Brand Name: RX Accunet Embolic Protection System Common Name: RX Accunet EPS. Part Numbers: 101649-45, 1011649-55, 1011649-65, 1011649-75, 1011650-55, 1011650-65, 1011651-45, 1011651-55. The RX Accunet EPS is indicated for use as a guide wire and embolic protection system.
The recall was initiated because Abbot Vascular has discovered that the identified lots of the RX Accunet Embolic Protection System may exhibit difficult removal of the peel away sheath due to higher than normal wall thickness.
Abbott Vascular sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 30, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to work with their local account representative to review their inventory, complete the attached Field Action Reconciliation/ Effectiveness Check Form and return any unused identified products to Abbott Vascular.
Abbott Vascular ACS .035 Torque Device Part Number : 1003279. For use in cardiac diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Five lots of Guide Catheters and Accessory products were processed through Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization with additional plastic material covering the pallet, which is not consistent with validated packaging configuration for ETO sterilization.
Abbott Vascular sent an Urgent Device Recall letter, dated January 7, 2011, noting the products being recalled and the reasons for recall. The firm also provided the following reconciliation instructions to its territory manager: -Help customer identify aflected product. - CaIl Abbott Vascular Customer Service (800) 221-9902 to receive RGA number. Record RGA number below. - Fax this completed form to (951) 914-3826. - Return a copy of this completed form with the returned product
RX ACCULINK Carotid Stent System 9 X 20mm, Part Number: 1011341-20, Lot Number: 0071361 The RX Acculink Carotid Stent System, used in conjunction with Abbott Vascular RX Accunet embolic protection system, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization and meet the criteria outlined below. (1) Patients with neurological symptoms and >50% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or
The recall was initiated because Abbott vascular has discovered through internal testing that the affected lots may not meet the firm's quality specifications for catheter shaft tensile strength. If the affected device is used it may result in acute stent deployment difficulties and subsequent intervention.
Abbott Vascular sent an URGENT DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 10, 2010, to all consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. The Sales Representatives were to personally visit each account to deliver the recall letter and assist in identifying and returning any unused devices to Abbott Vascular. Also, Abbott Vascular Regulatory Compliance initiated contact with the Risk Management department at each account by phone to verify their mailing address and provide a courtesy copy of the recall letter. The consignees were instructed to work with their local account representative to review their inventory, complete the Recall Effectiveness Check and return identified products to Abbott Vascular. For questions regarding this recall call (951) 914-3324.