ev3" sterile EO, single Use, Visi-Pro Balloon-Expandable Biliary Stent System. Model Numbers: PXB35-06-27-135, PXB35-06-37-080, PXB35-07-37-080, PXB35-08-17-080 , PXB35-08-27-135 , PXB35-08-37-135, PXB35-08-57-080, and PXB35-09-17-135 4800. The Endovascular Company, Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920,
FDA Recall Z-1548-2008 · Posted 2008-09-26
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Recalling FirmEv3, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFGE
Date Initiated2008-07-01
Date Terminated2011-12-10
Product Quantity212
Reason for Recall
ev3, Inc. has determined that specific lots of the Visi-Pro" BE Stent system may not have adequate securement of the stent to the delivery system and may have a larger diameter/profile than intended.
Firm Action
Consignees were sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated 7/1/08. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The letter also requested to complete and return The Field Action Reconciliation Form. For further information, please contact Customer Service at 800-716-6700.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution including states of AL,AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA,ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, WV, WI, and VA. Counties of SWEDEN, TUNISIA, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, ITALY, SLOVENIA, FRANCE, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, TURKEY, FINLAND, LITHUANIA, and NORWAY.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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