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S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Transhepatic Biliary Stent. The Self-Expanding Nitinol Biliary Stent is delivered by catheter for the

FDA device recall Z-1039-2012 · posted 2012-02-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cordis Corporation
Reason for recall
Cordis Corporation initiated a recall of S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Transhepatic Biliary Stent due to a potential sterility breach in the pouches.
Action taken
All affected consignees were notified by an "Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) Letter" dated January 31, 2012 and mailed by overnight delivery on February 1st and 2nd, 2012. Consignees were instructed to identify and quarantine affected product; review, complete, sign, and return an Acknowledgement Form; return the affected product per instructions. Questions should be directed to Customer Service at (800) 551-7683.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
18,000 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, and the countries of Japan, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Date initiated
2012-01-31
Date posted
2012-02-15
Date terminated
2014-08-08
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

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MODEIFICATION TO: SMART CONTROL NITINOL STENT TRANSHEPATIC BILIARY SYSTEM (K031777)Cordis Corp.2003-07-07