CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 21 Jan 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System recalled by Medtronic
Medtronic is recalling Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Dec 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1098-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98157
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic, Plymouth, MN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 4 Dec 2025
- FDA classified
- 15 Jan 2026
- Reported
- 21 Jan 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 4 Dec 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Stents may be impacted by a Nitinol anomaly which causes a reduced stent diameter when deployed and corresponding reduced radial force. Issue may result in stent migration.
Product as listed by the FDA
Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System, Model numbers AB9G14120090 AB9G12100090 AB9G14080090 AB9G12080090 AB9U12060090 AB9U14100090 AB9U14080090 AB9U12080090 AB9U14060090 AB9G14100090 AB9G12060090
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Stents may be impacted by a Nitinol anomaly which causes a reduced stent diameter when deployed and corresponding reduced radial force. Issue may result in stent migration.
Which lots are affected?
UDI-DI (GTIN): 00763000547332 00763000547271 00763000547318 00763000547264 00643169796225 00643169796300 00643169796294 00643169796232 00643169796287 00763000547325 00643169796300 00763000547257 Serial/Lot numbers C112511 C113253 C113795 C117416 C117482 C121084 C123953 C133327 C133329 C134478 C138060 C150325
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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