Recall of Device Recall Zimmon Pancreatic Stent

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Wilson-Cook Medical 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
    27462
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0080-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2003-07-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2003-10-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2003-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts - Product Code FGE
  • Reason
    The label is missing the rx only symbol.
  • Action
    The consignee was notified by the sales representative on/about July 29, 2003 via hand delivered letter. The consignee was informed of the recall and was advised to quarantine and return the affected product, via the Territory Manager. The consignee was urged to complete and return the response portion of the letter.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Reorder #ZPSOF-7-4-RB, Lot #1615857, 1600284, 1600285.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Product was distributed to one account in IL.
  • Product Description
    APSOF-7-4-RB, ZIMMON PANCREATIC STENT W/RADIOPAQUE BANDS, Stent Diameter: 7 FR., Length (Between Curl and Flap): 4 CM, For Use With Wilson-Cook Stent Introduction System: 7 FR. Minimum Accessory Channel Size: 2.8 MM., Disposable-Single Use Only, Rx Only, Wilson-Cook Medical GI Endoscopy, 4900 Bethania Station Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Wilson-Cook Medical Inc, 4900 Bethania Station Rd, & 5951 Grassy Creek Blvd., Winston-Salem NC 27105
  • Source
    USFDA