ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2513-2024 ยท FTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers, 25mm; Catalog number: 1BSGC25;

DateAug 6, 2024 (initiated Jul 3, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDevices were labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days rather than the validated two years.
Root causeProcess control
ActionOn July 1, 2024 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the customer/user: 1. Identify and return any unused devices within the scope of this recall for replacement. 2. Please complete and sign the enclosed CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM and return to FieldActionTeam@wlgore.com within 2 weeks of receipt of this notification. 3. This notice needs to be shared with those who should be aware within your institution or to any organization where potentially affected devices have been transferred (as appropriate). 4. If a listed device has been used, there is no p
Quantity51 units
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, IL, NC, OH, OK, WA.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K053200GORE SEAMGUARD STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Dec 7, 2005