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Terminated

Zilver Expandable Metal Biliary Stent System, ZILBS-10-6, Stent Diameter: 10mm, Stent Length: 6cm, Introduction System: 7 FR., Disposable-Single Use Only, Rx Only, Cook GI Endoscopy, Winston-Salem, NC. The device is used in palliation neoplasms in the biliary tree.

FDA Recall Z-0113-2009 · Posted 2008-10-14

Recalling FirmCook Endoscopy
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFGE
Date Initiated2008-09-11
Date Terminated2009-04-01
Product Quantity12

Reason for Recall

A section of the introduction system may detach after the stent has deployed.

Firm Action

The consignee was notified by letter on/about 09/11/2008. The distributor was instructed to contact their customers and coordinate the return of all affected product to Cook Endoscopy. A responds form was attached to the letter to be completed and returned to Cook Medical to confirm receipt of notification and indicate quantity to be returned. Contact Cook Endoscopy at 1-336-744-0157, ext. 6325 for assistance.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

USA: IL and OUS: China

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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