Z-1179-03

Spiral Z Expandable Metal Biliary Stent

Name: Z-1179-03 Spiral Z Expandable Metal Biliary Stent
Creator: Wilson-Cook Medical Inc
Published: 2002-01-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. / initiated 2002-01-08 / Terminated

FDA source

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc began a recall of Spiral Z Expandable Metal Biliary Stent on 2002-01-08. The reason FDA records is "The inner catheter of the introducer system may break after stent deployment". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1179-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2002-01-08
Posted: 2003-08-26
Terminated: 2005-03-21
Recalling firm: Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.
Product: Spiral Z Expandable Metal Biliary Stent
Product code: FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Reason for recall: The inner catheter of the introducer system may break after stent deployment.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Initially the firm conducted a Market Withdrawal on January 8, 2002. Subsequently the firm initiated a recall, notifying consignees via letter on 8/8/2003. A Customer Response Form was attached.
Quantity in commerce: 23 units
Distribution: The product was distributed to hospitals located nationwide and worldwide.
Product codes and lots: Reorder #SZBS-10-7.5-C, Amended 8/8/2003 to include SZBS-10-5.7-C

Product code FGE

K941350Class IIWilson-Cook Gianturco-Rosch Z-Stent and IntroducerWilson-Cook Medical, Inc. / cleared 1995-03-09

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)