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Terminated

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Prelude Short Sheath Introducer REF/CAT No.: PSS-6F-4-018MT Prelude SHORT SHEATH INTRODUCER 21G 6F-SMT 4 cm to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries.

FDA Recall Z-0518-2010 · Posted 2009-12-14

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
Date Initiated2009-09-29
Date Terminated2009-12-15
Product Quantity1 Short Sheath

Reason for Recall

Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.

Firm Action

Merit Medical Customers were contacted directly by phone and letter on 9/29/09. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine all unused affected product. Further information was available at 801-208-4365.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

US (AL, LA, MO, KY, TN, GA). No military, government or foreign distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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