medical MODERATE Updated 2026-10-21

W L Gore & Associates, Inc. recalls Generic Name: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis;

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Recalled Product

Generic Name: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis; Model/Catalog Number: VSWVH0808 and VSWVN1006 Product Description: The GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed. The endoprosthesis is radially compressed and secured onto the distal end of a catheter-based delivery system for deployment. The catheter provides a means for accessing and implanting the GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis at the target site in the biliary tract.

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Hazard / Issue

The potential for the devices to be mislabeled with the incorrect length.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 1. Model/Catalog Number: VSWVH0808; UDI-DI: 00733132638772; Lot Serial Numbers: 30907025, 30907033, 30907034, 30907036, 30907023, 30907024, 30907026, 30907027, 30907028, 30907029 (complaint device), 30907030, 30907031, 30907032 (complaint device), 30907035, 30907037, 30907038; 2. Model/Catalog Number: VSWVN1006; UDI-DI: 00733132638864; Lot Serial Numbers: 30843556, 30843557, 30843558, 30843559, 30843560, 30843561, 30843562, 30843563, 30843564, 30843565, 30843566, 30843567, 30843568, 30843569, 30843570, 30843571;

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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