FDA Recall Open, Classified

Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire: REF: MSWSTDA35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 00884450529690 REF: MSWSTDA35180 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 REF: MSWSTDA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529683 REF: MSWSTDA3580 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTDS35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTFA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529447 REF: MSWSTFA3580 UDI-DI code: 00884450529515 REF: MSWSTFS35150 UDI-DI code: 00884450529553 The Merit Hydrophilic Guide Wire is intended to be used in the peripheral vascular system to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Recall: Z-2517-2026 · Initiated May 8, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2517-2026
Event Number
98818
Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1721504
Product Code
DQX
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
May 8, 2026
Posted
June 18, 2026
Address
1600 W Merit Pkwy South, Jordan, UT, 84095-2416

Description

Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire: REF: MSWSTDA35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 00884450529690 REF: MSWSTDA35180 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 REF: MSWSTDA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529683 REF: MSWSTDA3580 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTDS35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTFA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529447 REF: MSWSTFA3580 UDI-DI code: 00884450529515 REF: MSWSTFS35150 UDI-DI code: 00884450529553 The Merit Hydrophilic Guide Wire is intended to be used in the peripheral vascular system to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Reason

Due to unsealed portions of pouches.

Action

On 05/08/2026, the firm sent via FedEx Express an "U.S. URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" to inform customers that internal review identified that certain devices manufactured during a defined time period may have an incomplete seal in the pouch of the Merit SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire. Customer are instructed to: 1. Immediately determine if any of the devices identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within their facility. 2. A picture of the SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire is attached to help them identify the product. 3. Immediately discontinue the use of the affected lots of the SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire. 4. Ensure that applicable personnel within their organization are made aware of this recall. 5. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the CRF. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 6. Fill out, scan and email the completed Customer Response Form to Customer Service at [email protected] within 10 business days. All affected product shipped to them must be accounted for on the CRF. 7. Immediately return all affected lots in their possession to Merit, per the instructions in the attached CRF. 8. When requesting replacement for the SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire please utilize the table for the replacement part number and contact [email protected], when they provide their completed Customer Response Form. For questions - contact your Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service via email at [email protected] or via phone at +1 800 356 3748 | Hours: 6 am to 6 pm MST | Mon-Fri.

Distribution

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states and territory AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Quantity

5,004