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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

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: January 19, 2024 W.L. Gore & Associates Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (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
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full 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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(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

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1179-2024

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