FDA Recall Terminated

Ev3 Primus GPS Biliary Stent System 8 mm, 37 mm, B7, .40 mm, 5Fr, REF BXB35-08-37-75 Use before 2009-02 Sterile EO Ev3 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920 Intended as a palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.

Recall: Z-2170-2008 · Initiated April 22, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2170-2008
Event Number
48615
FEI Number
2183870
Product Code
FGE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
April 22, 2008
Posted
August 26, 2008
Terminated
December 10, 2011
Address
Ev3 Inc 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55442-2890

Description

Ev3 Primus GPS Biliary Stent System 8 mm, 37 mm, B7, .40 mm, 5Fr, REF BXB35-08-37-75 Use before 2009-02 Sterile EO Ev3 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920 Intended as a palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.

Reason

A Primus GPS Biliary Stent System was mislabeled. The mislabeling resulted in a 8 mm diameter, 27 mm length stent being labeled as a 8 mm x 37 mm stent.

Action

The single affected consignee was visited by an ev3 representative to verify the use of the device or exchange it for an unaffected device. Information recorded on an ev3 Device Reconciliation Form.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution --- state of NJ

Quantity

1 Unit