The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1550-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

IDEV Technologies Recalls SUPERA VERITAS Stent Due to Outer Labeling Error

IDEV Technologies is recalling three SUPERA VERITAS stents because of an error on the outer labeling. The inner label was correct.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a packaging/labeling error where the inner label was correct, fitting the rubric criteria for cosmetic defects or packaging-only problems.

Plain-English summary

IDEV Technologies, Inc. is recalling three units of the SUPERA VERITAS Interwoven Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent Transhepatic Biliary System. This device is indicated for the palliative treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.

The recall was initiated due to an error on the outer labeling of the device. The source text notes that the inner label was correct.

The affected units are identified by Model Number S-05-100-120-G3 and Lot Number 01049037. These devices were distributed nationwide to the states of Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The recalled product

Product
IDEV Technologies SUPERA VERITAS Interwoven Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent Transhepatic Biliary System. Indicated for palliative treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms
Affected units
3

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 (2)

  • Model Number: S-05-100-120-G3
  • Lot Number 01049037

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically: