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Spiral Z Expandable Metal Biliary Stent

FDA device recall Z-1179-03 · posted 2003-08-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc
Reason for recall
The inner catheter of the introducer system may break after stent deployment.
Action taken
Initially the firm conducted a Market Withdrawal on January 8, 2002. Subsequently the firm initiated a recall, notifying consignees via letter on 8/8/2003. A Customer Response Form was attached.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
23 units
Distribution
The product was distributed to hospitals located nationwide and worldwide.
Date initiated
2002-01-08
Date posted
2003-08-26
Date terminated
2005-03-21
Location
Winston-Salem, NC

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
WILSON-COOK GIANTURCO-ROSCH Z-STENT AND INTRODUCER (K941350)Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.1995-03-09