Recall Z-2169-2008

Ev3, Inc · initiated April 22, 2008

Terminated

Product

Ev3 Protege GPS Biliary Stent Systems 6 mm, 60 mm, 120cm, .35, 6Fr, OTW Ev3 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920 REF SERB65-06-60-120 Lot 2675311 Use before 2009-01-01 Sterile EO Intended as a palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.

Codes / lots: Lot 2675311

Reason for recall

A Protege PS Biliary stent system was mislabeled. The mislabeling resulted in a 9 mm diameter, 60 mm length stent being labeled as a 6 mm x 60 mm stent.

FDA-determined cause: Employee error

Action taken

The single affected consignee was visited by an ev3 representative to verify the use of the device or exchange it for an unaffected device. Information recorded on an ev3 Device Reconciliation Form.

Details

Recall number
Z-2169-2008
Initiated
April 22, 2008
Posted by FDA
August 26, 2008
Terminated
December 10, 2011
Product code
FGE – Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Quantity
1
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution --- state of LA.
Recalling firm
Ev3, Inc, Plymouth, MN

Official FDA recall record