FDAFDA recall Z-2915-2026 · Aug 19, 2026
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis recall
Recall found
Product
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 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).
What to do
FDA enforcement reports don't include consumer instructions. Check the codes below against your packaging. If this is a medicine or device you use, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you stop or change anything, and contact the company or FDA for what to do with the product.
Recall details
- FDA classification
- Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Codes, lots and dates
- 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.
- Quantity
- 13 units
- Distribution
- U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.
- Recalling firm
- W L Gore & Associates, Inc., Flagstaff, AZ
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall started
- 2026-05-22
Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-2915-2026 · search recall number Z-2915-2026 in FDA's Enforcement Report.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 22, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.