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FDAClass II · Medical device · Recall Z-2914-2026 · Recalled August 19, 2026

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis recall — W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

Agency report date: August 19, 2026.

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Product named
GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis
Company / brand
W L Gore & Associates
Lot / serial / date codes
Incorrect Catalogue Number/UDI: VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888; Lot Serial No. 30965053, 30965054, 30965055, 30965056, 30965057, 30965058, 30965059, 30965060, 30965061, 30965062, 30965063, 30965064, 30965065.
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.
Agency product description and boundaries

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1010. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed.

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2. Agency hazard and consumer action

FDA reports: 10 mm diameter x 7 cm with transmural drainage holes (VSWVH1006) incorrectly labeled as 10 mm diameter x 10 cm length devices without transmural drainage holes (VSWVN1010).

No consumer remedy instructions are supplied in this record. Check the official notice and listed company contact for the agency’s current instructions.

Class II: may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Affected product: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis

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Official recall ID
Z-2914-2026
Brand
W L Gore & Associates
Classification
Class II
Units affected
13 units
Recall status
Ongoing
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Affected products

Companies & origin

Recalling firm location
Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Firm address
1505 N 4th St, 86004-5867

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Product codes / lots
Incorrect Catalogue Number/UDI: VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888, VSWVN1010 / 00733132638888; Lot Serial No. 30965053, 30965054, 30965055, 30965056, 30965057, 30965058, 30965059, 30965060, 30965061, 30965062, 30965063, 30965064, 30965065.
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and RI.
Firm notified the public via
E-Mail
FDA event ID
99143
Recall initiated
May 22, 2026
FDA classified
August 7, 2026
FDA report date
August 19, 2026
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Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC.

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