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ev3 IntraStent LD Mega Large Diameter Biliary Stent, Model Number: S17-26, ev3, 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 554

FDA device recall Z-1127-2008 · posted 2008-05-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ev3, Inc
Reason for recall
Incorrect information on label: Specific lots of ev3 IntraStent Unmounted Balloon Expandable Stents have the two symbols for length and diameter on the side and end flaps reversed.
Action taken
ev3 notified all consignees via "Medical Device Recall" letter on 1/18/08. The letter was addressed to the Hospital and it described the device affected and the problem. The letter provided recommendations to segregate the affected devices and requested the return of the "Device Recall Field Action Reconciliation Form."
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
107
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, IRAN, IRELAND, ITALY, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, NORWAY, POLAND, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARAB
Date initiated
2008-01-18
Date posted
2008-05-06
Date terminated
2008-11-04
Location
Plymouth, MN

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