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Generic Name: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis; Model/Catalog Number: VSWVH0808 and VSWVN1006 Product Description: The GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed. The endoprosthesis is radially compressed and secured onto the distal end of a catheter-based delivery system for deployment. The catheter provides a means for accessing and implanting the GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis at the target site in the biliary tract.

Class II
Recalling firm
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
Reason for recall
The potential for the devices to be mislabeled with the incorrect length.
Affected products (lot / model / serial)
1. Model/Catalog Number: VSWVH0808; UDI-DI: 00733132638772; Lot Serial Numbers: 30907025, 30907033, 30907034, 30907036, 30907023, 30907024, 30907026, 30907027, 30907028, 30907029 (complaint device), 30907030, 30907031, 30907032 (complaint device), 30907035, 30907037, 30907038; 2. Model/Catalog Number: VSWVN1006; UDI-DI: 00733132638864; Lot Serial Numbers: 30843556, 30843557, 30843558, 30843559, 30843560, 30843561, 30843562, 30843563, 30843564, 30843565, 30843566, 30843567, 30843568, 30843569, 30843570, 30843571;
Units affected
32
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, RI.
Firm location
Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers
Letter
Product type
Devices
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-0158-2027
Recall initiated
September 3, 2026
FDA classification date
October 14, 2026
FDA report date
October 21, 2026
FDA event ID
99873
Last updated on HTM Vibe
October 27, 2026
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