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Ev3, Inc.: ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN Protg " GPS" Self-Expanding Biliary Stent System, Sterile EO, 14 mm 60mm 80 cm, REF SERB65-14-60-80, Rx only. ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN Protg " GPS" Self-Expanding Biliary Stent System, Sterile EO, 12 mm 60mm 80 cm, REF SERB65-12-60-80, Rx only.

Recall number
Z-0626-2011
Recalling firm
Ev3, Inc.
Product
ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN Protg " GPS" Self-Expanding Biliary Stent System, Sterile EO, 14 mm 60mm 80 cm, REF SERB65-14-60-80, Rx only. ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN Protg " GPS" Self-Expanding Biliary Stent System, Sterile EO, 12 mm 60mm 80 cm, REF SERB65-12-60-80, Rx only.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-10-30
Posted
2010-12-16
Terminated
2012-03-29
Reason
Mislabeled size: Specific Protg GPS lots have product labeling that does not match the actual stent sizes contained in the packages. The affected product outer packaging is labeled as a 12 mm x 60 mm Protg GPS stent but contains a 14 mm x 60 mm stent. This situation can potentially result in vessel damage. Conversely, a lot was labeled as a 14 mm x 60 mm Protg GPS stent but actually contai
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
ev3 issued a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated September 29, 2010 to consignees. The letter described the product, Issue Summary, & Required Action. Consignees are to review inventory and remove all affected devices. ev3 representatives will contact customers to arrange for the return and credit of unused product. ev3 can be reached at 800 716-6700 concerning this recall.
Quantity
30
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: including the states of AZ, DE, C, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN,LA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, VA, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 9199844 (REF SERB65-12-60-80) & 9199842 (REF SERB65-14-60-80).
510(k) numbers
["K050725"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FGE
Firm FEI
2183870
Firm city
Plymouth
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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