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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0048-2018OTHER

GORE TAG, THORACIC ENDOPROSTHESIS, CONFORMABLE. The GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis is intended for endovascular repair of all lesi...

Units Affected
12,197
Recall Date
September 25, 2017
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0048-2018.

Incomplete and/or partial deployment of the CTAG Device during the endovascular procedure.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0048-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact W L Gore & Associates, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0048-2018.

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

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W L Gore & Associates, Inc. Recall FAQ

W L Gore & Associates, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: GORE TAG, THORACIC ENDOPROSTHESIS, CONFORMABLE. The GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis is intended for endovascular repair of all lesi.... The notice was published on September 25, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 12,197 units are potentially affected.