FDA Recall Terminated

Merit Laureate Hydrophylic Guide Wire, Angled Stiff Shaft, Made In Ireland, CAT No: LWSTFA35180, 180cm, Sterile EO, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT 84095. Intended to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Recall: Z-2102-2010 · Initiated June 28, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2102-2010
Event Number
56161
Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1721504
Product Code
DQX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 28, 2010
Terminated
October 19, 2010
Address
1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan, UT, 84095

Description

Merit Laureate Hydrophylic Guide Wire, Angled Stiff Shaft, Made In Ireland, CAT No: LWSTFA35180, 180cm, Sterile EO, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT 84095. Intended to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Reason

Guidewires have decreased lubricity at the proximal end, inhibiting proper operation.

Action

The firm, Merit Medical System, Inc., notified the Sales representatives by e-mail on June 28, 2010, and instructed them to contact all of their accounts and to advise them to discontinue use and return any unused products to Merit. A Product Recall Notice was to be completed by each facility under the direction of the rep and all activities were to be completed by July 9, 2010. Questions should be directed to Penny Goldman, Senior Product Manager at 801-208-4198 or Jackie Preece, Manager, Customer Service at 801-208-4365.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, and SD.

Quantity

128 units