FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT Biliary SES product is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    27 Catalog Numbers FLX-50030-B1, FLX-60030-B1, FLX-70030-B1, FLX-80030-B1, FLX-50040-B1, FLX-60040-B1, FLX-70040-B1, FLX-80040-B1, FLX-50060-B1, FLX-60060-B1, FLX-70060-B1, FLX-80060-B1, FLX-50080-B1, FLX-60080-B1, FLX-70080-B1, FLX-80080-B1, FLX-50100-B1, FLX-60100-B1, FLX-70100-B1, FLX-80100-B1, FLX-50120-B1, FLX-60120-B1, FLX-70120-B1, FLX-80120-B1, FLX-60150-B1, FLX-70150-B1, FLX-80150-B1
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Cordis Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Holes and/or tears can be introduced in the FLEXSTENT¿ inner pouch under some conditions, and to a lesser degree, in the outer pouch.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

FLEXSTENT Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System. Product Usage: The FSS FLEXSTENT Biliary SES product is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

27 Catalog Numbers FLX-50030-B1, FLX-60030-B1, FLX-70030-B1, FLX-80030-B1, FLX-50040-B1, FLX-60040-B1, FLX-70040-B1, FLX-80040-B1, FLX-50060-B1, FLX-60060-B1, FLX-70060-B1, FLX-80060-B1, FLX-50080-B1, FLX-60080-B1, FLX-70080-B1, FLX-80080-B1, FLX-50100-B1, FLX-60100-B1, FLX-70100-B1, FLX-80100-B1, FLX-50120-B1, FLX-60120-B1, FLX-70120-B1, FLX-80120-B1, FLX-60150-B1, FLX-70150-B1, FLX-80150-B1

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1507-2013

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