# W L Gore & Associates, Inc. recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-21)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | W L Gore & Associates, Inc. |
| Product | Generic Name: GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis;  Model/Catalog Number: VSWVH0808 and VSWVN1006  Product Description: The GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis is a flexible, self- |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | The potential for the devices to be mislabeled with the incorrect length. |
| Recall date | 2026-10-21 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-0158-2027 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0158-2027%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T15:17:38.587Z.
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