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Class II Recall

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog Number VSWVH1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; with ho

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.. Reason: Devices without transmural drainage holes may be mislabeled as devices with transmural drainage holes, or vice versa. Potential health impact includes.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1179-2024

Action Date

2024-02-28

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog Number VSWVH1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; with holes; and (2) Catalog Number VSWVN1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; no holes

Lot/Code Info: (1) UDI-DI 00733132638802, Serial Numbers 27063943, 27063944, 27063949, 27063950, 27063952, 27063953; (2) UDI-DI 00733132638871, Serial Numbers 27063379, 27063380, 27063381, 27063382, 27063383, 27063384, 27063385, 27063386, 27063387, 27063426, 27063427, 27063428

Quantity Affected: 24

Reason for Recall

Devices without transmural drainage holes may be mislabeled as devices with transmural drainage holes, or vice versa. Potential health impact includes extending procedure time, unplanned device removal, secondary procedure, cholangitis, cholecystitis, and/or pain. The GORE¿ VIABIL¿ Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed. The endoprosthesis is radially compressed and secured onto the distal end of a catheter-based delivery system for deployment. The catheter provides a means for accessing and implanting the GORE¿ VIABIL¿ Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis at the target site in the biliary tract.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of Georgia.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-01-19

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 140 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has 25 FDA actions in our database, including 20 recalls and 5 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. have FDA actions?

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has 25 FDA actions in our database, including 20 recalls and 5 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1179-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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