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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Flagstaff, AZ, US

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. appears in FDA device records in Flagstaff, AZ. FDA records list 169 510(k) clearances between and , 1,007 PMA records and 4 registered establishments. As of , FDA records show 33 recalls for this company, and at least one establishment registration is current.

FDA records held for this company

510(k) clearances
169
PMA records
1,007
Recall records
33
Registered establishments
4

FDA records under these names

2 names

FDA records resolved to W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. carry these names as well, as FDA wrote them. Each is the firm named on a registration, a 510(k), a PMA, a recall or an enforcement report that was joined to this company on a shared FDA identifier or on a matching name.

  • W L Gore & Assoc, Inc.recall
  • W.L. Gore & Associates510(k), enforcement report, recall

510(k) clearance history

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FDA records hold 169 510(k) clearances for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. between 1980 and 2025. The busiest year on record is 1994, with 15. The most recent is 2025, with 1.

Clearances by year, as a table
510(k) clearance decisions for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., by decision year
YearClearances
19801
19812
19824
19834
19844
19852
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19891
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19918
19925
19937
199415
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19976
19982
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20017
20026
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20044
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510(k) clearances on record, most recent first
K numberDeviceProduct codeDecisionDecision date
K250410GORE® Tri-Lobe Balloon CatheterDQYSubstantially Equivalent
K240083GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular GraftDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K232312GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular GraftDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K233551GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular GraftDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K231505GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular GraftDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K222919GORE® ENFORM BiomaterialOXFSubstantially Equivalent
K191773GORE BIO-A Tissue ReinforcementOWTSubstantially Equivalent
K180919GORE Tri-Lumen CatheterDQYSubstantially Equivalent
K181940GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line ReinforcementOXCSubstantially Equivalent
K173333GORE ENFORM BiomaterialOXFSubstantially Equivalent
K172567GORE Molding and Occlusion Balloon CatheterMJNSubstantially Equivalent
K163576GORE SYNECOR Preperitoneal BiomaterialFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K170740GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary EndoprosthesisFGEUnknown
K163217GORE BIO-A Tissue ReinforcementOXFSubstantially Equivalent
K160254GORE DrySeal Flex Introducer SheathDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K152609GORE SYNECOR BiomaterialFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K150551GORE SEAMGUARD ReinforcementOXCSubstantially Equivalent
K132397GORE BIO-A WOUND MATRIXQSZSubstantially Equivalent
K131658GORE SEAMGUARD REINFORCEMENTOXCSubstantially Equivalent
K130215GORE ACUSEAL VASCULAR GRAFTDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K123156GORE FLOW REVERSAL SYSTEM MODEL GFRS073NTESubstantially Equivalent
K121234GORE(R) DRYSEAL SHEATH WITH HYDROPHILIC COATINGDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K120428GORE DRYSEAL SHEATHDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K120480GORE(R) EMBOLIC FILTERNTESubstantially Equivalent
K103500GORE EMBOLIC FILTERNTESubstantially Equivalent
K093791GORE DRYSEAL SHEATHDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K093934GORE HYBRID VASCULAR GRAFTDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K083266GORE BIO-A FISTULA PLUGFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K083300GORE FLOW REVERSAL SYSTEMNTESubstantially Equivalent
K081799GORE TRI-LOBE BALLOON CATHETERDQYSubstantially Equivalent
K082356GORE INTRODUCER SHEATH WITH SILICONE PINCH VALVEDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K081069GORE INFINIT MESHFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K070770GORE BALLOON SHEATHMJNSubstantially Equivalent
K070644GORE SEAMGUARD STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL FOR CIRCULAR STAPLERSFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K063435GORE DUALMESH PLUS BIOMATERIAL GORE MYCROMESH PLUS BIOMATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K062161GORE PROPATEN VASCULAR GRAFTDSYSubstantially Equivalent
K061727GORE PRECLUDE VESSEL GUARDMFXSubstantially Equivalent
K053202GORE SEAMGUARD BIOABSORBABLE STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K053200GORE SEAMGUARD STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K051267GORE RESOLUT REGENERATIVE MATERIAL, GORE RESOLUT XT REGENERATIVE MEMBRANE, GORE OSSEOQUEST REGENERATIVE MEMBRANENPKSubstantially Equivalent
K043081GORE POLYPROPYLENE HERNIA MESHFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K043056GORE SEAMGUARD BIOABSORBABLE STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K041423VIABIL BILIARY ENDOPROSTHESISFGEUnknown
K033670GORE TRI-LOBE BALLOON CATHETERDQYSubstantially Equivalent
K033671GORE BIOABSORBABLE MESHOWTSubstantially Equivalent
K032865GORE SEAMGUARD BIOABSORBABLE STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K032168GORE-TEX DUALMESH EMERGE PLUS BIOMATERIALFTLSubstantially Equivalent
K032073GORE INTRODUCER SHEATH WITH SILICONE PINCH VALVEDYBSubstantially Equivalent
K031089GORE-FLEX MP8 MULTIPURPOSE TORSO ARRAYMOSSubstantially Equivalent
K030782SEAMGUARD BIOABSORBABLE STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALFTMSubstantially Equivalent

Registered establishments

FDA registered establishments for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., with the product codes listed at each
RegistrationFEIEstablishmentAddressRegistration expiresProduct codes listed
20172332017233W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC1505 NORTH FOURTH ST., FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004 US2026and 1 more, listed in full below
30039102123003910212W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.301 AIRPORT RD., ELKTON, MD 21921 US2026
30072843133007284313W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.32360 N. North Valley Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85085 US2026
30131641763013164176W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.2890 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 US2026

Registration numbers link to the FDA registration and listing record for that establishment.

FDA product codes

Recall records

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Device recall records naming this company, most recent first
RecallProductReasonClassificationInitiatedStatus
Z-2915-2026GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1006. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed.10 mm diameter x 7 cm with transmural drainage holes (VSWVH1006) incorrectly labeled as 10 mm diameter x 10 cm length devices without transmural drainage holes (VSWVN1010).Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2914-2026GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VSWVN1010. Flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis designed to maintain luminal patency of the common bile duct which may be obstructed.10 mm diameter x 7 cm with transmural drainage holes (VSWVH1006) incorrectly labeled as 10 mm diameter x 10 cm length devices without transmural drainage holes (VSWVN1010).Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2672-2026GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis Side Branch Component Catalog Numbers (by Region) United States (includes Puerto Rico) and Canada: TSB080806A, TSB081006A, TSB081206A, TSB081506A, TSB081706A, TSB121506A, TSB121706A, TSB122006A EMEA Countries, Australia, New Zealand: TSB080806E, TSB081006E, TSB081206E, TSB081506E, TSB081706E, TSB121506E, TSB121706E, TSB122006E Japan: TSB080806J, TSB081006J, TSB081206J, TSB081506J, TSB081706J, TSB121506J, TSB121706J, TSB122006J China and Taiwan: TSB080806W, TSB081006W, TSB081206W, TSB081506W, TSB081706W, TSB121506W, TSB121706W, TSB122006W The GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis is indicated for endovascular repair of lesions of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, while maintaining flow into a single aortic arch branch vessel The GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis is a modular device consisting of the Aortic Component (AC), the Side Branch (SB) Component, and an optional Aortic Extender (AE), and their respective delivery systems. These components may be used together as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with the GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis to accommodate the intended treatment site.Due to catheter separationClass IIOpen, Classified
Z-0036-2026GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft, REF: ECH050020J, ECH050020W, ECH050050J, ECH050050W, ECH060010A, ECH060020A, ECH060020J, ECH060020W, ECH060040, ECH060040A, ECH060040W, ECH060050A, ECH060050J, ECH460045A, ECH460045J, ECH470045, ECH470045A; used with Instructions for Use.Reports of vascular graft delamination, which may lead to reduced access flow; cannulation difficulties; bleeding or bruising; and harms related to reintervention procedures, so Instructions for Use will be updated to modify existing warning to 1) further clarify techniques that may contribute to the risk of delamination, 2) Addition of delamination to device-related adverse event section.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2513-2024GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers, 25mm; Catalog number: 1BSGC25;Devices were labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days rather than the validated two years.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2946-2024Heparin, Gore Viabahn VBX, Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, for the following Reference numbers: United States: BXB055902C, BXB063902C, BXB065902C, BXB067902C, BXB073902C, BXB075902C, BXB077902C, BXB083902C, BXB085902C, BXB087902C, BXB093902C, BXB095902C, BXB097902C *For Clinical use.Due to packaging defects, sterility assurance and heparin activity may be compromised.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2945-2024Heparin, Gore Viabahn VBX, Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, for the following Reference numbers: United States: BXB051501A BXB051502A BXB051901A BXB051902A BXB052901A BXB052902A BXB053901A BXB053902A BXB055901A BXB055902A BXB057901A BXB057902A BXB061501A BXB061502A BXB061901A BXB061902A BXB062901A BXB062902A BXB063901A BXB063902A BXB065901A BXB065902A BXB067901A BXB067902A BXB071501A BXB071502A BXB071901A BXB071902A BXB072901A BXB072902A BXB073901A BXB073902A BXB075901A BXB075902A BXB077901A BXB077902A BXB082901A BXB082902A BXB083901A BXB083902A BXB085901A BXB085902A BXB087901A BXB087902A BXBL082901A BXBL082902A BXBL083901A BXBL083902A BXBL085901A BXBL085902A BXBL087901A BXBL087902A BXB092901A BXB092902A BXB093901A BXB093902A BXB095901A BXB095902A BXB097901A BXB097902A Japan: BXB073901J BXB073902J BXB075901J BXB075902J BXB077901J BXB077902JDue to packaging defects, sterility assurance and heparin activity may be compromised.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1179-2024GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog Number VSWVH1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; with holes; and (2) Catalog Number VSWVN1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; no holesDevices without transmural drainage holes may be mislabeled as devices with transmural drainage holes, or vice versa. Potential health impact includes extending procedure time, unplanned device removal, secondary procedure, cholangitis, cholecystitis, and/or pain. 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.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1048-2023GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder, REF: GSX0030ASeptal 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.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0136-2023GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder. cardiovascular implant.Due to manufacturing records (Release Test Results) indicating "Failed".Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0077-2022Heparin, GORE VIABAHN VBX, BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROTHESIS, REF BXAL085902E, 8 MM X 59 MM 8 Fr, LARGE BALLOON EXPANDLBE, Nominal Stent Diameter 8 mm, Max Post-Dilated Stent Diameter 16 mm, UDI:Incorrect labeling, specifically, expandable endoprosthesis labeled as 8 mm x 59mm x 135 cm, however may contain a 9mm x 29 mm x 135 cm device.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0172-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSX0030H, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132648948 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0171-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0030B, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132620128 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0170-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0025B, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132620111 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0169-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0030, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617661 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0168-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0025, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617647 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0167-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSXE0020, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 20 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132617630 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0166-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSX0025A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 25 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631025 *Not distributed within the USSeptal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0165-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSX0020A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 20 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631018Septal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0164-2022REF/Catalogue Number GSX0030A, GORE CARDIOFORM SEPTAL OCCLUDER 30 mm Diameter, Catheter Working Length 75 cm, Delivery Profile 10 Fr, STERILE EO, Rx Only, UDI: 00733132631032Septal Occluders contain the incorrect expiration date. Product is labeled with a 3 yr. expiration date instead of 2 yrs.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2340-2021Gore Molding & Occlusion Balloon Catheter, REF Catalogue Number MOB37, SN XXXXXXXX, 10 mm - 37 m 10 Fr, Guidewire Compatibility 0.035", STERILE EO, CE2797, UDI: (00)733132639489Complaints received concerning Balloon Catheter leakage from the guidewire lumen and the y-hub during preparation resulting in either insufficient inflation or an inability to inflate.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2293-2021Gore Propaten Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt, Diameter 6 mm, Length 15 cm, Rx Only, Sterile EO, for the following Reference numbers: HPT060015 UDI: (01)00733132606368 HPT060015A UDI: (01)00733132606375Vascular Grafts containing an inner diameter of 6 mm may be incorrectly labeled as 5 mm and Vascular Grafts containing an inner diameter of 5 mm are incorrectly labeled as 6 mm.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2292-2021Gore Propaten Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt, Diameter 5 mm, Length 10 cm, Rx Only, Sterile EO, for the following Reference numbers: HPT050010 UDI: (01)00733132606320 HPT050010A UDI: (01)00733132606337Vascular Grafts containing an inner diameter of 6 mm may be incorrectly labeled as 5 mm and Vascular Grafts containing an inner diameter of 5 mm are incorrectly labeled as 6 mm.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1593-2021GORE 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.The Gore post market surveillance team received a complaint that a GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprosthesis appeared shorter than the labeled length.Class IITerminated
Z-0291-2021GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL SystemWhen the delivery catheter was attempted to be removed, there was an observed connection between the stent graft and the delivery catheter that prevented the delivery catheter from being withdrawn.Class IIOpen, Classified

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