Abbott Vascular is recalling NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter and NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheters because some balloons from the impacted lots may not deflate as intended, according to an announcement issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Use of the potentially defective devices may lead to serious health complications.
If you or your loved one had a cardiac procedure involving the Abbott NC Trek RX or NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheters and suffered injury as a result, you may be eligible to seek compensation with the help of a defective medical device lawsuit attorney.
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FDA: Recalled Catheters Could Lead to Serious Injury or Death
The NC TREK RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is used in the balloon dilation of the abnormal narrowing portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft, the balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion to restore coronary flow in patients who have had a myocardial infarction, and the balloon dilatation of a stent after implantation. The NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is not cleared for commercial distribution in the United States.
According to the FDA, a defective catheter “may cause serious adverse health consequences,” including:
- prolonged cardiac ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart)
- air embolism
- thrombosis (clot in the artery)
- myocardial infarction (heart attack)
In some cases, additional surgery could be needed to alleviate that could lead to post-operative complications, including death. At the time of the FDA’s announcement, Abbott Vascular had received 13 complaints related to the issue, and one death had been reported.
How Can an Attorney Help?
Medical device makers have a duty to provide safe products. If there are risks of harm associated with their devices, they are required to provide adequate warnings. If a device maker or manufacturer fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
People injured by a Abbott NC Trek RX or NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter may be eligible to recover money for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
The families of those killed may be eligible to recover money for funeral expenses and the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
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