The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0335-2019·Announced 2018-11-07

Cook Medical Recalls Zilver 635 Biliary Stent Due to Instruction Error

Cook Medical is recalling 9,834 Zilver 635 Biliary Stents because the instruction for use contains incorrect details regarding the removal of the delivery system.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a documentation error (incorrect instructions) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Cook Medical Incorporated is recalling 9,834 units of the Zilver 635 Biliary Stent 5mm x 60mm (Catalog Number: ZIB6-125-5.0-60). The recall is due to an error in the instruction for use (IFU) concerning the removal of the delivery system during the deployment of the stent. The IFU is being corrected to amend these instructions.

The affected product is intended for the palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected stents and contact Cook Medical Incorporated for further instructions or a replacement. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Zilver 635 Biliary Stent 5mm x 60mm, Catalog Number: ZIB6-125-5.0-60 Product Usage: The Zilver 518 and 635 Biliary Stents are intended for palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
Affected units
9,834

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 (1)

  • GPN: G32033

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 49 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 39 recalled by Cook Medical Incorporated under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 39 products in this recall →