Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents Recalled by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Due to The Gore post market surveillance team received a...

Date: April 5, 2021
Company: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents, drains and dilators for the biliary ducts. Catalogue numbers: VH1008040, VH1010040, VN1010040, VN0808200 - Product Usage: intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

Quantity: 61 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

The Gore post market surveillance team received a complaint that a GORE¿ VIABIL¿ Biliary Endoprosthesis appeared shorter than the labeled length.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report