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Product Code: K12T-02871, Revision A, Custom Procedure Kit, Embolization Kit Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450339121 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit include surgical drapes, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label sets (PAL), scalpel, several syringes, table covers, stopcocks, inflation device, and gauze

FDA Recall Z-0750-2021 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOEQ
Date Initiated2020-11-10
Date Terminated2022-10-05
Product Quantity42 kits

Reason for Recall

Angiography/Angioplasty custom kits contain header bags which may not be fully sealed, resulting in a compromised sterile barrier. This could result in exposure to non-sterile devices which may lead to an infection requiring medical treatment.

Firm Action

On November 10, 2020, Merit Medical sent a "Urgent Product Recall Notice to affected consignees via FedEx mail In addition, to informing consignees about the recall issue, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Please immediately determine if any of the devices identified in the attached Customer Response Form (CRF) are within your facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution. 2. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action. 3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the CRF. Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities. 4. Please fill out, scan and email the completed Customer Response Form to Customer Service at [email protected] within 10 days. All affected product shipped to you must be accounted for on the CRF. 5. Please immediately return all affected lots in your possession to Merit, per the instructions in the attached CRF. 6. If you have any questions concerning this communication, please dont hesitate to contact your Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at (801) 208-4381.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

US distribution to: KY, RI, and MD

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

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

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