GORE SEAMGUARD Staple Reinforcement (Gore) – Expiration Mislabeling (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers, 25mm; Catalog number: 1BSGC25;
Brand
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number: 1BSGC25, UDI-DI: 00733132600755, Lot number: 26590654
Products Sold
Catalog Number: 1BSGC25; UDI-DI: 00733132600755; Lot number: 26590654;
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is recalling GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers, 25mm; Catal due to Devices were labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days rather than the validated two years.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Devices were labeled with an expiration date of four years and ten days rather than the validated two years.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On July 1, 2024 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the customer/user: 1. Identify and return any unused devices within the scope of this recall for replacement. 2. Please complete and sign the enclosed CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM and return to FieldActionTeam@wlgore.com within 2 weeks of receipt of this notification. 3. This notice needs to be shared with those who should be aware within your institution or to any organization where potentially affected devices have been transferred (as appropriate). 4. If a listed device has been used, there is no patient follow-up needed and no further actions required other than informing Gore the device was used. Please indicate the used device(s) on the CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM and return to FieldActionTeam@wlgore.com. In the event that an adverse event occurs: Any adverse event involving the GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers should be reported to W. L. Gore & Associates and the country specific regulatory authorities immediately. To report an event to W. L. Gore & Associates, email: medcomplaints@wlgore.com or contact: USA: 800 528 1866 Ext. 44922 / 928 864 4922, Fax 928 864 4364 Healthcare professionals and consumers may report adverse events or quality problems directly to FDA using the FDA MedWatch Website: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm As a reminder, there is no known additional risk to patients who have been treated with a GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Configured for Circular Staplers that is subject to this voluntary recall. We regret any confusion or inconvenience this matter may cause. Please be assured that Gore is committed to ensuring top product quality and customer satisfaction and will be implementing actions as appropriate. Please contact your local Gore Field Sales Associate with any questions regarding this notice, and to coordinate the return and replacement
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026