| Date Initiated by Firm | September 01, 2004 |
| Date Posted | October 05, 2004 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 03, 2005 |
| Recall Number | Z-0008-05 |
| Recall Event ID |
29996 |
| 510(K)Number | K033314 |
| Product Classification |
Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts - Product Code FGE
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| Product | Biliary Stent System (6Fr 9mm x 30mm). |
| Code Information |
SERB65-09-30-120 (.035) (Biliary) LOT #: 257441 |
| FEI Number |
2183870
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Ev3
4600 Nathan Ln N
Plymouth
MN
55442-2890
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A customer complaint received indicated that a Protg stent, PN SERB65-09-30-120 was found in a pouch that was not properly sealed. The Protg GPS Stent System is 'double barrier' packaged and consists of a sealed inner tray in a sealed pouch. The pouch seal ensures sterility of the external surface of the inner tray. The inner tray seal containing the device was not affected. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | A recall notification letter dated September 01, 2004 was sent to customers. Customers are to retain product until pick up by Ev3 sales representatives. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 5 systems |
| Distribution | South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FGE
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