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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System

Reported: November 4, 2020 Initiated: September 9, 2020 #Z-0291-2021

Product Description

GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System

Reason for Recall

When 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observed connection between the stent graft and the delivery catheter that prevented the delivery catheter from being withdrawn.

Details

Units Affected
19013 units
Distribution
U.S. - Nationwide O.U.S. - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cypress, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom
Location
Flagstaff, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System. Recalled by W L Gore & Associates, Inc.. Units affected: 19013 units.
Why was this product recalled?
When 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observed connection between the stent graft and the delivery catheter that prevented the delivery catheter from being withdrawn.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 4, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0291-2021.