W. L. Gore recalls GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement with incorrect expiration date label. Products labeled with four years instead of two years may be unsafe.
Devices were labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days rather than the validated two years.
W. L. Gore is recalling a specific type of surgical staple reinforcement due to an incorrect expiration date label. This could lead to product failure after the intended two-year period, potentially causing complications during medical procedures.
The product was labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days instead of the validated two years. This means the device may degrade or fail prematurely after the intended two-year period, potentially causing complications during medical procedures.
Surgical patients and healthcare providers who use the GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Stap: 25mm configured for circular staplers. The risk is highest for those using the product beyond its two-year validity period.
Check for the catalog number 1BSGC25 on the product. The product was sold with an expiration date label stating four years and ten days instead of two years.
Verify the expiration date label on the product. If it shows four years and ten days instead of two years, it is part of the recall.
The product was labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days instead of the validated two years, which could lead to premature failure.
Check for the catalog number 1BSGC25 on the product. The product was sold with an expiration date label stating four years and ten days instead of two years.
Verify the expiration date label. If it shows four years and ten days instead of two years, contact W. L. Gore for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send W. L. Gore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2513-2024 — W. L. Gore W. L. Gore Hello, I own a W. L. Gore that is covered by recall Z-2513-2024 from W. L. Gore. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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