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.
FDA Recall Z-2915-2026 · Posted 2026-08-07
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Recalling FirmW L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFGE
Date Initiated2026-05-22
Product Quantity13 units
Reason for Recall
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).
Firm Action
On 05/22/2026, an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter was sent via email to customers informing them that, 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).
Customers are instructed to:
. Identify and return any unused devices within the scope of this recall for replacement.
. Complete and sign the enclosed CUSTOMER RESPONSE / DEVICE RECONCILIATION FORM and return to [email protected] within 2 weeks of receipt of this notification.
. This notice needs to be shared with those who should be aware within your institution or
to any organization where potentially affected devices have been transferred (as
appropriate).
. Implanting Physicians: If you have implanted one of the potentially mislabeled GORE
VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis devices, please be mindful of the potential
health outcomes and plan to take the needed measures that could minimize any
potential health hazards associated with this mislabeling. If a listed device has been
used, please indicate the used device(s) on the CUSTOMER RESPONSE / DEVICE
RECONCILIATION FORM and return to [email protected]
For questions or further assistance - contact Julie Skaife, Global Product Specialist & Brand Manager at [email protected].
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.
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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