Class II Recall

Heparin, Gore Viabahn VBX, Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, for the following Reference numbers: United States: BX

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Heparin, Gore Viabahn VBX, Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, for the following by W L Gore & Associates, Inc.. Reason: Due to packaging defects, sterility assurance and heparin activity may be compromised..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2946-2024

Action Date

2024-09-11

Status

Ongoing

Product Description

Heparin, Gore Viabahn VBX, Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, for the following Reference numbers: United States: BXB055902C, BXB063902C, BXB065902C, BXB067902C, BXB073902C, BXB075902C, BXB077902C, BXB083902C, BXB085902C, BXB087902C, BXB093902C, BXB095902C, BXB097902C *For Clinical use.

Lot/Code Info: Lot Serial Number/UDI: 27342032/00733132658053; 27342035/00733132658053; 27342038/00733132658053; 27342047/00733132657926; 27342078/00733132657940; 27342079/00733132657940; 27342102/00733132657957; 27342104/00733132657957; 27342108/00733132657957; 27342253/00733132657964; 27342255/00733132657964; 27342256/00733132657964; 27342257/00733132657964; 27342258/00733132657964; 27342259/00733132657964; 27342260/00733132657964; 27342261/00733132657964; 27342262/00733132657964; 27342263/00733132657964; 27342264/00733132657971; 27342266/00733132657971; 27342267/00733132657971; 27342268/00733132657971; 27342269/00733132657971; 27342270/00733132657971; 27342290/00733132657988; 27342333/00733132657995; 27342334/00733132657995; 27342335/00733132657995; 27342336/00733132657995; 27342337/00733132657995; 27342338/00733132657995; 27342339/00733132657995; 27342340/00733132657995; 27342341/00733132657995; 27342342/00733132657995; 27342343/00733132657995; 27342344/00733132657995; 27342345/00733132657995; 27342346/00733132657995; 27342347/00733132657995; 27342349/00733132657995; 27342350/00733132657995; 27342352/00733132657995; 27342403/00733132658008; 27342535/00733132658015; 27342536/00733132658015; 27342571/00733132658022; 27342572/00733132658022; 27342585/00733132658039; 27342586/00733132658039; 27342587/00733132658039; 27342591/00733132658039; 27342624/00733132658046; 27342626/00733132658046; 27342627/00733132658046; 27342628/00733132658046; 27399807/00733132658053; 27399808/00733132658053; 27399814/00733132658053; 27399815/00733132658053; 27399816/00733132658053; 27399883/00733132657957; 27399884/00733132657957; 27399886/00733132657957; 27399894/00733132657964; 27399895/00733132657964; 27399896/00733132657964; 27399897/00733132657964; 27399898/00733132657964; 27399920/00733132657971; 27399921/00733132657971; 27399922/00733132657971; 27399923/00733132657971; 27399924/00733132657971; 27399925/00733132657971; 27399929/00733132657988; 27399933/00733132657988; 27399934/00733132657988; 27399935/00733132657988; 27399936/00733132657988; 27399937/00733132657988; 27399938/00733132657988; 27399939/00733132657988; 27399942/00733132657988; 27400054/00733132658015 27400056/ 00733132658015 27400073/ 00733132658022 27400077/ 00733132658039 27400078/ 00733132658039 27400079/ 00733132658039 27400084/ 00733132658039 27400085/ 00733132658039 27400103/ 00733132658046 27400104/ 00733132658046 27400105/ 00733132658046 27400110/ 00733132658046 27400111/ 00733132658046 27461768/ 00733132658046 27461769/ 00733132658046

Quantity Affected: 100 units

Reason for Recall

Due to packaging defects, sterility assurance and heparin activity may be compromised.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the country of Japan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-07-01

Company

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

Flagstaff, AZ

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 363 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-2946-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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