Catheter, Continuous Flush The Merit Microcatheter is intended for general intravascular use, including peripheral and coronary vasculature. Once the subselective region has been accessed, the microcatheter can be used for the controlled and selective infusion of diagnostic, embolic or therapeutic materials into vessels.
FDA Recall Z-0614-2014 · Posted 2013-12-31
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Recalling FirmMerit Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKRA
Date Initiated2013-12-06
Date Terminated2014-01-27
Product Quantity59
Reason for Recall
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is conducting a recall for 3 lots of Maestro Microcatheters with a graphic
discrepancy on the carton/box label end panel. The catheter graphic on the front of the carton
box (correct) and the graphic on the end panel (incorrect) do not match.
Firm Action
Merit Medical Systems sent an Urgent Product Recall Notice dated December 6, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use of the Maestro Microcatheters identified and isolate them in a quarantined area until the product is over-labeled by their Merit Sales Representative Customers were instructed to ensure that all personnel to whom the devices were distributed were made aware of the field action. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their sales representative or call 1-801-826-4062.
For questions regarding this recall call 801-253-1600.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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