Reported Aug 19, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Sep 16, 2026

GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1010. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to…

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: W L Gore & Associates, Inc. · 1505 N 4th St · Flagstaff, AZ · 86004-5867

Is this the product you have?

  • 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.
Lot codes and dates
  • 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
Amount recalled
13 units

This recall covers 2 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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).

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (Enforcement Report)

Read the FDA (weekly enforcement report) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 6:28 PM UTC

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