FDA Recall Terminated

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Prelude Pro Sheath Introducer REF/CAT No.: PRO-6F-11-035 Prelude PRO SHEATH INTRODUCER 6F 11 cm to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries.

Recall: Z-0519-2010 · Initiated September 29, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0519-2010
Event Number
53557
Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1721504
Product Code
DRE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 29, 2009
Posted
December 14, 2009
Terminated
December 15, 2009
Address
1600 Merit Pkwy South, Jordan, UT, 84095

Description

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Prelude Pro Sheath Introducer REF/CAT No.: PRO-6F-11-035 Prelude PRO SHEATH INTRODUCER 6F 11 cm to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries.

Reason

Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.

Action

Merit Medical Customers were contacted directly by phone and letter on 9/29/09. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine all unused affected product. Further information was available at 801-208-4365.

Distribution

US (AL, LA, MO, KY, TN, GA). No military, government or foreign distribution.

Quantity

5 Sheath Introducers