FDA Recall Open, Classified

GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder, REF: GSX0030A

Recall: Z-1048-2023 · Initiated December 14, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1048-2023
Event Number
91380
Firm
W L Gore & Associates, Inc.
FEI Number
2017233
Product Code
MLV
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
December 14, 2022
Posted
February 1, 2023
Address
3750 W Kiltie Ln, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005-8712

Description

GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder, REF: GSX0030A

Reason

Septal Occluders released with incomplete quality test documentation that assesses the release of the device from the delivery system during the index procedure. A potential failure of this quality test could potentially result could result in occluder embolization, anoxic brain injury, central venous or arterial perforation or rupture.

Action

On 12/14/22, recall notices were mailed to customers informing them to take the following actions: 1) Identify and return any unused devices. 2) Complete and return the customer response form to to [email protected] 3) This notice needs to be shared with those who should be aware within your institution or to any organization where potentially affected devices have been transferred. Customers with questions can contact the firm at [email protected]

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, CA, FL, CT, TX, AR, IN, MA, MO, SD, VA.

Quantity

14