FDA Recall Open, Classified

Merit Medical , REF: R2275, EsophyX Z+ with SerosaFuse Implantable Fasteners, (1) Fastener Delivery Device, (2) 7.5mm Cartridges, STERILEEO,RxOnly

Recall: Z-1641-2025 · Initiated March 14, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1641-2025
Event Number
96482
Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1721504
Product Code
ODE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 14, 2025
Posted
April 21, 2025
Address
1600 W Merit Pkwy South, Jordan, UT, 84095-2416

Description

Merit Medical , REF: R2275, EsophyX Z+ with SerosaFuse Implantable Fasteners, (1) Fastener Delivery Device, (2) 7.5mm Cartridges, STERILEEO,RxOnly

Reason

Update to IFU to provide additional information related to risk with device over-rotation and multiple deployment of fasteners.

Action

On March 14, 2025, Merit Medical issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice via E-Mail, followed by mail to affected consignees. Merit asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Read and understand this communication and the updated IFU referenced in the attached poster. 2. There is no need to return product to Merit. 3. Post the attached poster on or near the affected products so users are aware of the updated IFU. 4. Discard the current IFU with the product at point of use. 5. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this communication. 6. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them. 7. If you require paper IFUs, please contact [email protected]. 8. Please acknowledging you are aware of the information communicated and have completed the actions required of you. 9. If you require additional product training regarding the IFU updates, please contact your Merit Sales Representative to schedule.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

7453 units