United StatesGORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis devices (model numbers VSWVN1010 and VSWVN1006) sold in the U.S. are affected; the issue involves certain units where a 10 mm × 7 cm device with transmural drainage holes was incorrectly labeled as a 10 mm × 10 cm device without transmural drainage holes. The devices were distributed nationwide, specifically in Georgia and Rhode Island, and 13 units are included in the recall.
What's being recalled
GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1010. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed.
GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1006. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed.
Recalling firm: W L Gore & Associates, Inc., Flagstaff, AZ, United States.
How to identify it
Incorrect Catalogue Number/UDI: VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888; Lot Serial No. 30965053, 30965054, 30965055, 30965056, 30965057, 30965058, 30965059, 30965060, 30965061, 30965062, 30965063, 30965064, 30965065. Incorrect Catalogue Number/UDI: VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796, VSWVH1006 / 00733132638796; Lot Serial No. 30970948, 30970949, 30970950, 30970951, 30970952, 30970953, 30970954, 30970955, 30970956, 30970957, 30970958, 30970959, 30970960.
The hazard
10 mm diameter x 7 cm with transmural drainage holes (VSWVH1006) incorrectly labeled as 10 mm diameter x 10 cm length devices without transmural drainage holes (VSWVN1010).
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.
The official notice
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