GORE¿ EXCLUDER¿ AAA Endoprosthesis
FDA Device Recall #Z-0995-2020 — Class II — January 6, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0995-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | January 6, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 255861 units |
Product Description
GORE¿ EXCLUDER¿ AAA Endoprosthesis
Reason for Recall
Firm has received reports of leading end catheter component separations.
Distribution Pattern
US: OUS: Australia; Austria; Canada; China; Taiwan; United Arab Emirates; Argentina; Brazil; Switzerland; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Czechia; Spain; Greece; Croatia; Hungary; Ireland; Israel; Italy; United Kingdom; Lebanon; Mexico; New Zealand; Panama; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Slovenia; Germany; Netherlands; Norway; Finland; France; Sweden; Monaco;
Lot / Code Information
-Catalog numbers PLC*, PLA*, PLL*, RLT23*, RLT26*, RLT28*, RLT31*, RLT35*, HGB*, and CEB* *= size Table 1: Device Configurations for Trunk-Ipsilateral Leg Component: RLT231212X*; RLT231214X*; RLT231216X*; RLT231218X*; RLT231412X*; RLT231414X*; RLT231416X*; RLT231418X*; RLT261212X*; RLT261214X*; RLT261216X*; RLT261218X*; RLT261412X*; RLT261414X*, RLT261416X*; RLT261418X*; RLT281212X*; RLT281214X*; RLT281216X*; RLT281218X*; RLT281412X*; RLT281414X*; RLT281416X*; RLT281418X*; RLT311413X*; RLT311415X*; RLT311417X*; RLT351414X*; RLT351416X*; RLT351418X*; Table 2: Discontinued Device Configurations for Trunk-Ipsilateral Leg Component: RMT231212X*; RMT231214X*; RMT231216X*; RMT231218X*; RMT231412X*; RMT231414X*; RMT231416X*; RMT231418X*; RMT261212X*; RMT261214X*; RMT261216X*; RMT261218X*; RMT261412X*; RMT261414X*; RMT261416X*; RMT261418X*; RMT281212X*; RMT281214X*; RMT281216X*; RMT281218X*; RMT281412X*; RMT281414X*; RMT281416X*; RMT281418X*; RMT311413X*; RMT311415X*; RMT311417X*; PXT231212X*; PXT231214X*; PXT231216X*; PXT231218X*; PXT231412X*; PXT231414X*; PXT231416X*; PXT231418X*; PXT261212X*; PXT261214X*; PXT261216X*; PXT261218X*; PXT261412X*; PXT261414X*; PXT261416X*; PXT261418X*; PXT281212X*; PXT281214X*; PXT281216X*; PXT281218X*; PXT281412X*; PXT281414X*; PXT281416X*; PXT281418X*; PXT311413X*; PXT311415X*; PXT311417X* PXT311415X*; PXT311417X*. Table 3: Device Configurations for Contralateral Leg Component: PLC121000X*; PLC121200X*; PLC121400X*; PLC141000X*; PLC141200X*; PLC141400X*; PLC161000X*; PLC161200X*; PLC161400X*; PLC181000X*; PLC181200X*; PLC181400X*; PLC201000X*; PLC201200X*; PLC201400X*; PLC231000X*; PLC231200X*; PLC231400X*; PLC271000X*; PLC271200X*; PLC271400X* Table 4: Discontinued Device Configurations for Contralateral Leg Component: PXC121000X*; PXC121200X*; PXC121400X*; PXC141000X*; PXC141200X*; PXC141400X*; PXC161000X*; PXC161200X*; PXC161400X*; PXC181000X*; PXC181200X*; PXC181400X*; PXC201000X*; PXC201200X*; PXC201400X*; PXC231000X*; PXC231200X*; PXC231400X*; PXC271000X*; PXC271200X*; PXC271400X*. Table 5: Device Configurations for Iliac Extender Component: PLL161007X*; PLL161207X*; PLL161407X*. Table 6: Discontinued Device Configurations for Iliac Extender Component: PXL161007X*; PXL161207X*;PXL161407X*. Table 7: Device Configurations for Aortic Extender Component: PLA230300X*; PLA260300X*; PLA280300X*; PLA320400X*; PLA360400X*. Table 8: Discontinued Device Configurations for Aortic Extender Component: PXA230300X*; PXA260300X*; PXA280300X*; PXA320400X*. -not specific to any particular lot or serial numbers. For full details of affected products see 806 Attachment 1 - Catalog Numbers and Sizes.
Other Recalls from W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2340-2021 | Class II | Gore Molding & Occlusion Balloon Catheter, REF ... | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Z-0996-2020 | Class II | GORE¿ EXCLUDER¿ Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (IBE) | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Z-1962-2020 | Class II | Gore DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath, Catalog #D... | Nov 18, 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.