GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents, drains and dilators for the biliary ducts. Catalogue numbers: VH1008040, VH1010040, VN1010040, VN0808200 - Product Usage: intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Serial Number: 22552467, 22552468, 22552469, 22552470, 22552471, 22552472, 22552473, 22552474, 22552475, 22552476, 22552477, 22552478, 22552479, 22552480, 22552481, 22552482, 22552483, 22552484, 22552756, 22552757, 22552758, 22552759, 22552760, 22552761, 22552762, 22552763, 22552764, 22552765, 22552766, 22552767, 22552768, 22552769, 22552770, 22552771, 22552772, 22552773, 22552774, 22552775, 22552776, 22552777, 22552778, 22552779, 22552780, 22552781, 22552782, 22613929, 22613930, 22613931
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- The Gore post market surveillance team received a complaint that a GORE¿ VIABIL¿ Biliary Endoprosthesis appeared shorter than the labeled length.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents, drains and dilators for the biliary ducts. Catalogue numbers: VH1008040, VH1010040, VN1010040, VN0808200 - Product Usage: intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Serial Number: 22552467, 22552468, 22552469, 22552470, 22552471, 22552472, 22552473, 22552474, 22552475, 22552476, 22552477, 22552478, 22552479, 22552480, 22552481, 22552482, 22552483, 22552484, 22552756, 22552757, 22552758, 22552759, 22552760, 22552761, 22552762, 22552763, 22552764, 22552765, 22552766, 22552767, 22552768, 22552769, 22552770, 22552771, 22552772, 22552773, 22552774, 22552775, 22552776, 22552777, 22552778, 22552779, 22552780, 22552781, 22552782, 22613929, 22613930, 22613931
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1593-2021
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