Cordis SMART FLEX Biliary Stent System recalled for potential tip separation
Cordis is recalling the SMART FLEX 6x150 BIL biliary stent system due to potential separation of the distal tip. Approximately 26 units were distributed in the U.S. and Canada. Affected patients should contact their healthcare provider.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a medical device with potential mechanical failure. Since no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, it falls under the rubric criterion 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' resulting in a High severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Cordis Corporation is recalling the SMART FLEX 6x150 BIL biliary stent system, a medical device indicated for use in relieving blockages in the bile duct caused by cancer. The affected units include 26 stents manufactured under lot numbers 266415, 266417, and 266419.
The recall was initiated because of a potential risk that the distal tip (the outer end) of the stent could separate or become dislodged. If this occurs, the stent may no longer function properly and could lead to serious patient complications.
The affected stents were distributed in the United States to California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as internationally to Canada.
Patients who may have received one of these stents should contact their healthcare provider. Physicians and hospitals should check their records for these lot numbers and take appropriate action for any affected patients.
The recalled product
- Product
- SMART FLEX 6x150 BIL, 120cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
- Manufacturer
- Cordis Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Biliary Stent
- Hazard
- distal-tip-separation
- device-failure
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- Product Code: SF06150MB
- Lot No. 266415
- 266417
- and 266419
Distribution
Distributed in 7 states:
- CA
- FL
- IN
- LA
- OH
- OK
- TX
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