FDA Medical devices recall ·

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No recall

Recall number
Z-2914-2026
Date
(initiated May 22, 2026)
Company / brand
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
1505 N 4th St, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Category
Medical devices › Class II
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
13 units
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

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.

Why was it recalled?

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 should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

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.

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.

States: Georgia Rhode Island

What does Class II mean?

Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-2914-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.