FDAClass IIJune 12, 2013

FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product recall

FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT Biliary SES product is indicated for use in the palliation of…

Why was FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product recalled?

Holes and/or tears can be introduced in the FLEXSTENT¿ inner pouch under some conditions, and to a lesser degree, in the outer pouch.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

27 Catalog Numbers FLX-50030-B1, FLX-60030-B1, FLX-70030-B1, FLX-80030-B1, FLX-50040-B1, FLX-60040-B1, FLX-70040-B1, FLX-80040-B1, FLX-50060-B1, FLX-60060-B1, FLX-70060-B1, FLX-80060-B1, FLX-50080-B1, FLX-60080-B1, FLX-70080-B1, FLX-80080-B1, FLX-50100-B1, FLX-60100-B1, FLX-70100-B1, FLX-80100-B1, FLX-50120-B1, FLX-60120-B1, FLX-70120-B1, FLX-80120-B1, FLX-60150-B1, FLX-70150-B1, FLX-80150-B1

Product
FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT Biliary SES product is indicated for use in the palliation of…
Recalling firm
Cordis Corporation
Quantity
23 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the states of: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, WA, WI, WV, and the countries of: Czech Republic, Italy, Netherlands, and New Zealand
Recall date
June 12, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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