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ABSOLUTE .035 Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System, 135 cm Length (Catheter), Base Part #FG1010568.

FDA device recall Z-1085-06 · posted 2006-06-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Guidant Endovascular Solutions, Inc.
Reason for recall
Design : increasing number of customer complaints with a trend of stent deployment difficulties. The difficulties are reported during acute deployment of the stent, therefore patients in whom a stent has successfully been implanted are not affected by this action.
Action taken
Identify all customers who have been shipped affected product 2) Deliver Physician Medical Device Recall Notice and Reconciliation Form via Federal Express 3) Guidant field representatives contact hospitals by phone and in person to reinforce letter and recall plan4) Reconcile receipt notifications and physical product returns to expected returns.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
Approximately 38,203 units (all part #s) distributed US
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2006-03-22
Date posted
2006-06-07
Date terminated
2012-08-13
Location
Temecula, CA

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