GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis recall (W L Gore & Associates, Inc.)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: W L Gore & Associates, Inc. is recalling 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.. Reason: 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 is being recalled
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.
Why
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).
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI. (states named: Georgia, Rhode Island)
How to tell if yours is affected
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.
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-2915-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | May 22, 2026 |
| Reported | August 19, 2026 |
| Company | W L Gore & Associates, Inc. |
| Company location | Flagstaff, AZ, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 13 units |
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