ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0351-2019 ยท FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts

Cook Medical Incorporated

Zilver Biliary 518 Stent 5mm x 60mm, Catalog Number: ZIB5-125-5.0-60 Product Usage: The Zilver 518 and 635 Biliary Stents are intended for palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.

DateSep 25, 2018
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe instruction for use detail, with respect to removal of the delivery system as part of Deployment of the stent is incorrect and the IFU is being corrected to amend the instruction for use detail.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionUrgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 9/25/18 were distributed to customers. The letter identified affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 9/25/18 were distributed to customers. Customers were instructed to: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s). 2. Read the notice carefully and communicate the correction to users. 3. Maintain a copy of this notice for your own records. 4. Ensure users are aware of the IFU modifications. 5. Please complete the Acknowledg
Quantity9834 total
DistributionUS Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K050698MODIFICATION TO:ZILVER 518 BILIARY STENT
Cook, Inc., Mar 30, 2005