Events

Recall of Merit Maestro Microcatheter

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
    69452
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0162-2015
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-11-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130706
  • 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
    Catheter, continuous flush - Product Code KRA
  • Reason
    These microcatheters were packaged with a 2.8 f distal tip, rather than the labeled 2.4 f.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via letter on September 26, 2014. Written notification included product identification information, instruction to immediately quarantine any devices and discontinue use, ensure all personnel to whom devices were distributed are made aware of this field action, and instructions to contact their Merit representative. An email notification was sent to US Merit sales representatives with accounts that had received affected product. The affected sales representatives were provided a Customer Response Form applicable to their account, a representative copy of communications sent directly to their affected accounts, and a copy of the Frequently Asked Questions. Merit sales representatives were instructed to visit the account and assist with the return of the affected units back to the Merit Field Assurance Department.

Device

Merit Maestro Microcatheter
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog No: 28MC24130ST, Lot H665694, H669824, Exp 2017 and Catalog No: 28MC24150SN, Lot H665696, Exp 7/31/2014
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and to India. No govt/military/VA consignees.
  • Product Description
    Merit Maestro Microcatheter, 2.4F 130cm Straight, REF28MC24130ST, Rx Only, Non-pyrogenic Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.
  • 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