Events

Recall of Device Recall PreludeEASE

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
    75999
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0949-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-01-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-04-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=151906
  • 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
    Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
  • Reason
    Recalling dilators included with the 6f preludeease hydrophilic sheath introducer because the dilator tips were manufactured with an undersized inner diameter and therefore will not allow passage of an 0.021 (0.53 mm) guide wire.
  • Action
    Merit Medical sent an Urgent Product Recall Notice dated December 1, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to identify any affected devices within their facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use. Ensure that all personnel to whom the devices were distributed are made aware of this field action. Consignees were asked to work with their Merit Sales Representative to arrange product return. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact their Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at response@merit.com or at 801-208-4381. For questions regarding this recall call 801-208-4623.

Device

Device Recall PreludeEASE
  • Model / Serial
    Lots: H1014678, H1039272, H1029150, H1039269, H1029151
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer Dilator || The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires
  • Manufacturer
    Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 1600 W Merit Pkwy, South Jordan UT 84095-2416
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Merit Medical Systems Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA