Events

Recall of Device Recall VisiPro" Biliary Stent System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ev3, Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    49366
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1548-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-07-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2008-09-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-12-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=73215
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
  • Reason
    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
    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.

Device

Device Recall VisiPro" Biliary Stent System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 4089374, 4140341, 4151887, 4194358, 4239470, 4251836, 4484043, 44804047, 4491290, 4933989, 5005731, 5012045, 5045725, 5117532, 5147416, 5149205, 5214432, 5221941, 5239429, and 5577902.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • 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, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, ITALY, SLOVENIA, FRANCE, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, TURKEY, FINLAND, LITHUANIA, and NORWAY.
  • Product Description
    ev3" sterile EO, single Use, Visi-Pro Balloon-Expandable Biliary Stent System. || Model Numbers: PXB35-06-27-135, PXB35-06-37-080, PXB35-07-37-080, PXB35-08-17-080 , PXB35-08-27-135 , PXB35-08-37-135, PXB35-08-57-080, and PXB35-09-17-135 4800. The Endovascular Company, Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920,
  • Manufacturer
    Ev3, Inc

Manufacturer

Ev3, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ev3, Inc, 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth MN 55442-2890
  • Source
    USFDA