Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-2293-2021Class II

Gore Propaten Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt, Diameter 6 mm, Length 15 cm, Rx Only, Sterile...

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. / initiated 2021-05-12 / Open, Classified / root cause: labeling and UDI

W L Gore & Associates, Inc. began a recall of Gore Propaten Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt, Diameter 6 mm, Length 15 cm, Rx Only, Sterile EO, for the following Reference numbers: HPT060015... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Vascular 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". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2293-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Product
Gore 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)00733132606375
Product code
DSY Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter
Reason for recall
Vascular 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.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On May 10, 2021, Gore issued a "Medical Device Recall" notification to affected customers via USPS. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Identify and return any unused devices within the scope of this voluntary recall. 2. Please complete and sign the enclosed CUSTOMER RETURN FORM and return to [email protected] within 2 weeks of receipt of this notification. 3. Please share this letter with others in your hospital or clinic as appropriate. Please transfer this notice to other organization(s) as appropriate. 4. Any adverse event involving the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt should be reported to the manufacturer and the country specific regulatory authorities immediately. A. To report an event to W. L. Gore & Associates, email: [email protected], or contact: USA: +1 800 528 1866 Ext. 44922 / +1 928 864 4922, Fax +1 928 864 4364 EMEA: +49 89 4612 3440, Fax +49 89 4612 43440 Brazil: +55 11 5502-7953, Fax: +55 11 5502-7965 B. For US Customers only: Healthcare professionals and consumers may report adverse events or quality problems directly to FDA using the FDA MedWatch Website:https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm 5. Please feel free to contact Gore Customer Service (email: [email protected]) or Uzma Tahir, Ph.D. (928-864-3779/[email protected]) if you have questions or concerns regarding this voluntary recall.
Distribution
US: NE, DC, MA, KY, IL, WA, MD, CA, AZ, GA OUS: Canada, Brazil, Europe, Saudi Arabia
Product codes and lots
Serial Number for HPT060015A: 6185496PP001 and Serial Numbers for HPT060015: 6185502PP001, 6185502PP002, 6185502PP003, 6185502PP004, 6185502PP006, 6185502PP007, 6185502PP009, 6185502PP010, 6185503PP001, 6185503PP002, 6185503PP004, 6185503PP005, 6185503PP006, 6185503PP007, 6185503PP008, 6185503PP009, 6185503PP010

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2293-2021
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2292-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2293-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated