Events

Recall of Device Recall Cardiac Cath Pack

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    51104
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0744-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-01-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-01-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-06-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=78604
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Cardiovascular procedure kit - Product Code OEZ
  • Reason
    A manufacturing defect may prevent adequate sterilization of the entire device.
  • Action
    Applicable Merit sales representatives and distributors were notified by phone and letter beginning January 29, 2009 and instructed to immediately contact all affected consignees. Consignees were to immediately quarantine any remaining product and arrange for return to the firm. For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-800-356-3748 extensions 4929 or 4998.

Device

Device Recall Cardiac Cath Pack
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers: V622183, V630959, V650165.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States ( PA and TX) and Japan.
  • Product Description
    University Health System Custom Cardiac Cath Pack, K09T-02178, Srterile EO, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan, Utah 84095. || Intended for fluid management convenience when catheterization is required.
  • Manufacturer
    Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan UT 84095
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Merit Medical Systems Inc
  • Source
    USFDA