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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: June 12, 2013 Initiated: April 23, 2013 #Z-1509-2013

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Cordis Corporation
Units Affected
1357 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
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT Biliary SES product is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.. Recalled by Cordis Corporation. Units affected: 1357 units.
Why was this 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1509-2013.