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ev3" sterile EO, single Use, Visi-Pro Balloon-Expandable Biliary Stent System. Model Numbers: PXB35-06-27-135, PXB35-06-

FDA device recall Z-1548-2008 · posted 2008-09-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ev3, Inc
Reason for recall
ev3, Inc. has determined that specific lots of the Visi-Pro" BE Stent system may not have adequate securement of the stent to the delivery system and may have a larger diameter/profile than intended.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated 7/1/08. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The letter also requested to complete and return The Field Action Reconciliation Form. For further information, please contact Customer Service at 800-716-6700.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
212
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including states of AL,AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA,ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, WV, WI, and VA. Counties of SWEDEN, TUNISIA, SW
Date initiated
2008-07-01
Date posted
2008-09-26
Date terminated
2011-12-10
Location
Plymouth, MN

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